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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,...

“Elvis” is an emotional watch, for different reasons than “Priscilla. The two films draw contrasts between the different angles of
the relationship. “Priscilla” shows more behind the curtains of Elvis Presley’s relationships. Not just with Priscilla, but with his family and daughter, too.

Priscilla v. Elvis, which is better?

CALLEE FAIR, Staff Writer Mar 6, 2024

Many fans of the Presely’s were not only blessed with one biography picture, but two the last couple years with Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” coming out in 2022 and Sophia Coppola’s “Priscilla”...

TheatreUNI brings “Heathers” to life

TheatreUNI brings “Heathers” to life

JOSUE VILLATORO and BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Feb 27, 2024

 Over the weekend, UNI opened up their first theater production of the semester, and it’s a production that will for sure not be forgotten. “Heathers” is a dark comedic adaptation of the 1989 cult...

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...

ADPi president Nicole Bellis (left) spoke to the Northern Iowan about the accomplishments her sisterhood has made this year.

Alpha Delta Pi wins big

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Feb 27, 2024

“The eight awards we brought home to UNI made me so proud to be a part of this sisterhood, and made me so thankful that all of my sisters are dedicated to seeing our chapter thrive,” Ellie Penick,...

The Rock Revolution celebrated the climbing community and the spirit of adventure that drives climbers to reach
new heights. The WRC also offers climbing classes for everyone at every skill level.

Rock Revolution: University of Northern Iowa’s ultimate top rope climbing competition

JACOB KURT, Staff Writer, Sports Photographer Feb 27, 2024

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) hosts an annual spectacle that sends pulses racing and adrenaline pumping: Rock Revolution. For 25 years, this event has been a cornerstone of the climbing community,...

According to Fair, Holland is the best Spider-Man because of his social awkwardness combined with his nerdy charm. When bringing Spider-Man from the comics to the big screen, Holland trumps the others.

Who is the best Spider-Man?

CALLEE FAIR, Staff Writer Feb 21, 2024

It has been 22 years since the first “Spider-Man” was released in theaters on May 3, 2002. Witnessing copyright wars and three other “Spider-Man” series in between, fans of this famous superhero...

State Senator Giddens invites students to share their concerns about what
the state is doing with him in Maucker Union’s State College Room this
Friday.

State Senator Giddens to host drop-by event on campus

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Feb 21, 2024

Students will have the opportunity to express concerns, questions and feedback to Iowa State Senator Eric Giddens this Friday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Maucker Union’s State College Room. Giddens...

NextGen Nutrition found the perfect space on College Hill to serve the UNI and Cedar Valley community healthier drink options.

NextGen Nutrition finds home on College Hill

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2024

Two 20-year-old Decorah natives took a different approach to post-graduation plans and instead opened NextGen Nutrition, a one-stop shop at 2211 College Street on College Hill that offers a diverse range...

“Titanic” tops the list as one of the best movies to watch on Valentine’s Day. Filled with romance and heartbreak alike, the acclaimed film offers
something for all viewers.

Ranking Valentine’s Day films

JOSUE VILLATORO, Film Critic Feb 13, 2024

Ah, Valentine’s Day. The day of rich milk chocolate, a day of candles, the day of champagne & wine, bittersweet dinners, but most importantly, the day of love and companionship. When it comes to...

Northern Iowan staff ventured to Des Moines this past week. The Northern Iowan staff overall took home eleven awards, and Mallory Schmitz was a finalist for the Student Journalist of the Year Award.

Students from Northern Iowan and UNI Digital Media Program win 12 statewide awards

NI STAFF, NI Editors Feb 13, 2024

Students from the Northern Iowan student newspaper and Digital Media program at the University of  Northern Iowa received 12 awards at the annual Iowa College Media Association awards presentation in ...

Sarah’s Espresso Cafe opened in 2020, and hit their stride within a few
months of opening. One of their biggest successes is their energy brews.

Sarah’s Espresso is heating up

KATE MURPHY, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2024

Local business owner Sarah Rohlfsen has dreamt of opening up her own business since she was 14 years old. Now, Sarah’s Espresso Café is one of the most visited coffee shops in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo...

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