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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

A student holds up a handmade sign in support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.

Regents approve DEI recommendations

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Nov 19, 2023

After two days of student protests, six months of review from a regent DEI Study Group and a lengthy discussion by regent members, the Iowa Board of Regents (BOR) voted to approve the recommendations made...

Students express support for DEI program in protest

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Nov 15, 2023

As the Campanile bells struck noon, UNI student Archer Trip took the stand in front of a growing group of students on steps leading to The Commons. Armed with a small pride flag, a pair of aviator sunglasses...

Above is one of the many shelves filled to the brim with books in The Nook. Abby Olson, co-owner, wants to
expand the collection so that there is a book for everyone in the store.

Book it to The Nook

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Nov 15, 2023

Abby Olson and Brandon Conrad, business and life partners, opened the brand new storefront for The Nook this past Saturday. They were met with a line that wrapped around the block on Main Street. From...

BSU Vice President Celia Emunah (pictured left) and BSU President Randy
Whitfield (pictured right) table for BSU at the beginning of the semester.
Both Emunah and Whitfield hope Melanin Week will help support and
encourage students of color on campus.

“See My Color”

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Nov 15, 2023

“See My Color” is the theme of this year’s “Melanin Week” hosted by Black Student Union (BSU). The week consists of many events created by the student organization – all of which everyone is...

The highly-anticipated in-state matchup between the Panthers and the No. 3 ranked team in the country, the Iowa Hawkeyes, marked the first time the McLeod Center has sold out for women’s basketball in program history.

UNI Hoops History

MALLORY SCHMITZ and CADEN SHEA Nov 15, 2023

6,790 fans crowded into the McLeod Center on Sunday to witness UNI women’s basketball history. The highly-anticipated in-state matchup between the Panthers and the No. 3 ranked team in the country,...

El sábado pasado, una escaladora escaló la pared en la competencia llamada Boulder Bash de UNI.

Boulder Bash

JACOB KURT, Staff Writer, Sports Photographer Nov 13, 2023

This Saturday, the University of Northern Iowa's Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) was abuzz with excitement and the sound of climbers cheering each other on. The occasion? The much-anticipated Boulder...

Maddie Palmersheim, 2021 UNI grad, holds her vendor booth at the Cedar Valley Farmers Market.

UNI grad’s ‘Moos Bakery’ on the rise

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Nov 8, 2023

Maddie Palmersheim, a 2021 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, currently owns and operates Moo’s Bakery, an online bakery that’s completely dairy and egg free. Palmersheim’s entrepreneurial...

Gender and Sexuality Services is located near the Panther Den. Their goals are encapsulated on the board above.

Exploring UNI’s Gender and Sexuality Services

HOPE JACOBS, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2023

Many universities around the United States have created programs and services to help cater to those struggling with parts of their identities. The University of Northern Iowa is no different.  It has...

The first Death Café will be hosted at Sidecar Coffee on College Hill Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Melinda Heinz hopes to
create a space of open and respectful conversation about death.
Melinda Heinz, an associate professor of family, aging and couseling, is
bringing the first Death Café events to Northeast Iowa. Originating with
Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz, the events have become popular in the
United Kingdom and are spreading around the world.

Death, coffee and open conversation

JEFFERY JONES, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2023

Death is a topic many would rather not think about, but it’s an inevitability we all must face. Whether it is the passing of a loved one or our own mortality, the subject proves to be a difficult one....

International students wear the flags of their home countries as they prepare to compete in the CATS Traditions Challenge Amazing Race during the week of Homecoming.

Breaking barriers, building bridges

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Nov 8, 2023

Over 60 countries, more than 120 languages, and 160 students. From Bangladesh to  Pakistan, UNI’s international student community will have the opportunity to showcase their country and culture during...

A UNI student was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly using a student organization debit card for personal expenses.

BREAKING: Student arrested for theft from student org

A University of Northern Iowa student identified as 22-year-old Courtney Paige Jarrett has been arrested this morning for allegedly using a student organization’s debit card to make personal purchases. Jarrett...

From left to right: Archer Trip, Sam Zimmerman, and Nic Trip. TripleThread was founded in summer 2022 and have gone on to sell their handmade products at Mohair Pear in Cedar Falls and Spark Lot in Waterloo.

Arts & crafts and activism

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, Managing Editor Nov 1, 2023

Since summer of 2022, small business TripleThread has been bringing the Cedar Valley community their craft and pride. Comprised of three headstrong co-founders, Archer Trip, Nic Trip and Sam Zimmerman,...

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