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Northern Iowan

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Northern Iowan

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Check “DIS” out

NIXSON BENITEZ, Executive Editor Oct 7, 2021

The DIS Harvest Conference sponsored by the Department of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DIS) will take place on Oct. 14, 2021. The Harvest Conference will be a dual event, the first event will...

The UNI Panthers won their third straight game against Youngstown State for homecoming, 34-7.

Panthers freeze Penguins 34-7 in homecoming game

HUNTER FRIESEN Oct 4, 2021

This past Saturday marked the beginning of conference play for the University of Northern Iowa, as well as homecoming, as they took on the Youngstown State Penguins. It was a great day for the Panthers...

The total enrollment for fall 2021 is 9,231 students. Although the total enrollment is down, more students are graduating in three years, contributing to the low enrollment.

UNI sees decrease in fall semester

Mallory Schmitz, News Editor Sep 30, 2021

UNI has released its total enrollment for fall 2021: 9,231 students. This number includes undergraduate students, graduate students and both full-time and part-time students. It is also the lowest enrollment...

In 1920 the Iowa State Teachers College had its first homecoming football game against Parsons College, winning 14-0.

Let the good times roar

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Sep 30, 2021

A look back at classic UNI homecoming traditions and festivities: 100 years later Although the cancellation of fall homecoming in the 2020 school year due to COVID-19 was a disappointment to the campus...

Evangelical preacher Sister Cindy visited campus Friday and spoke to a crowd of students on Lawther Field. Her husband, Brother Jed, is pictured in the background.

Sister Cindy visits campus

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN and Karla DeBruin Sep 27, 2021

Evangelical preacher and TikTok star 'Sister Cindy' speaks to UNI students Friday Preacher and TikTok star Sister Cindy visited UNI’s campus Friday, speaking at Lawther Field in front of the West Gym....

A campus wide survey will be sent out to students regarding sexual violence on campus. The survey aims to get information about UNIs campus culture in regards to sexual violence.

UNI to survey sexual violence on campus

ANTONIA GOODWIN, Copy Editor Sep 27, 2021

Compliance and Equity Management Office plans to send anonymous survey to students The Compliance and Equity Management Office is conducting a survey to learn more about sexual violence on campus. The...

COVID-19 continues to be a fear for some around UNIs campus. As of Sept. 13-19, 119 tests were administered on campus and 10 cases were positive.

Update: COVID-19 on campus

TEHYA TOURNIER Sep 23, 2021

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise nationally, the pandemic is still far from over.  Locally, a mask mandate was implemented throughout the Cedar Falls elementary schools this week to prevent the...

UNI student Melissa Hoffman won the Hyvee Field Contest and received a package of prizes for her winnings.

UNI student takes the turf, wins big

EBONI SPRINGFIELD, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2021

UNI Football kicked off its season home opener in a blowout win against the St. Thomas Tommies. The game was last Saturday, Nov. 21, with perfect conditions, no wind, and 72 degrees. As thousands of fans...

Panther quarterback Theo Day looks for a receiver down field at UNIs game against St. Thomas. The Panthers clenched their victory 44-3 in the home opener.

Panthers route St. Thomas 44-3 in home opener

HUNTER FRIESEN Sep 20, 2021

It was a day of fun filled festivities as the UNI Panthers welcomed fans to the UNI-Dome for the first home game of the fall season, as they hosted St. Thomas. Despite the Tommies being forcefully promoted...

El ex alumno de UNI Francisco Mota mostrando su herencia durante su ceremonia de graduación.

UNI celebra el mes de la herencia hispana

MARIO MENDEZ, Spanish Editor Sep 16, 2021

El Mes de la Herencia Latina (x / o) se celebra todos los años a partir del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. Comienza el 15 de septiembre en honor a los países de América Central, incluidos Guatemala,...

Pictured is a flag that was planted to memorialize victims of the 9/11 victims.

‘Acts of cowardice’

Steven Thomma, Knight Ridder Newspaper Sep 13, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in the Northern Iowan on Sept. 14, 2001 WASHINGTON- In a staggering attack on the United States, terrorists struck Tuesday at the symbols of American...

Across the nation people grieved the loss of lives as a result of the attacks.

Shake UNI

Sara C. Konrad, Former NI News Editor Sep 13, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in the Northern Iowan on Sept. 14, 2001 As news of the Tuesday morning terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon circulated, a...

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