Editors Note: UNI is marking its 150th anniversary this academic year. As the newspaper of record on campus, the Northern Iowan is showcasing a weekly feature profiling members of the sesquicentennial class.
Theo Trimble, a theatre performance major with a minor in digital journalism, is originally from Le Mars, Iowa. Drawn to the University of Northern Iowa by its welcoming atmosphere and strong theatre program, Theo says the decisions to enroll felt right from the start.
“When I walked into my first campus tour, I felt more than welcomed than i had at the other campuses I toured,” he said. “It felt like I was already part of the Panther Family.”
Currently living on campus, Theo enjoys the quiet of the single-standing dorms and h as already made a few close connections. Though the construction has made getting to class a bit more complicated, campus life is off to a good start.
Theo is already active in student life as a member of UNISTA (UNI Student Theatre Association), where a spontaneous moment during an event left a lasting impact.
“I recently went to Play In A Day this past month, and was roped in and given a script when I had just come to watch,” he said. “That really set in stone for me how good this club was.”
Outside the theatre, Theo works as a student writer for The Northern Iowan, a role that started through a journalism class.
“I obtained the job just by talking to Professor Dimitrova…and writing an article about someone in the 150th class,” he said. “I chose my best friend, Tyler Schuur, and after the article was published, I obtained the job.”
While still adjusting to campus life, Theo has enjoyed his classes — especially Acting with Professor Hahn — and is excited for what’s ahead.
“My main goal is to improve at auditions for all TheatreUNI shows every year,” he said. “I also want to get involved with SAR Improv and UNI Speech and Debate.”
