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For a full list of events and details, visit https://familyweekend.uni.edu.

Panther families celebrate Family Weekend

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Oct 19, 2022

Panther families will visit their UNI cats and kittens this coming weekend during the official Family Weekend from Oct. 21-23. Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students Allyson Rafanello encourages...

Make sure to dress properly when attending DigUNI, as it is a hands-on event.

DigUNI showcases archaeology program with campus excavation

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2022

As a part of Family Weekend festivities, DigUNI is hosting an open house Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. Students, their families and any interested community members get the opportunity to experience...

Pictured above is UNI alum Nino Mateshvili, 30, from Republic of Georgia in eastern Europe.

International students and culture shock

Patrice Watson, Guest Columnist Oct 19, 2022

Stranger's smiles: are they genuine or fake? One cannot begin to fathom the sacrifice and change an international student has to go through from transitioning to a culture they have an understanding of...

Students from the Multicultural Theatrical Society offer a chance for students and faculty to learn more of the celebration of Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead festival returns to UNI

CARLY MATHES HENLE, Staff Writer Oct 16, 2022

The Multicultural Theatrical Society (MTS) will host the Day of the Dead festival at the Bertha Martin Theater on Friday, Oct. 21 from 5-7 p.m. This event intends to honor the Latin community on campus,...

TheatreUNI presented its first show of the 2022-2023 season, As You Like, this past weekend. To enjoy upcoming shows, visit TheatreUNIs website.

Panther portrait: “As You Like It”

DIAMOND ROUNDTREE, Campus Life Editor Oct 16, 2022

Photo credit to Jonathan Allender.

UNI student-athletes wear Together We Rise t-shirts as a sign to represent their unity.

UNI Athletics third annual UNIty walk

DIAMOND ROUNDTREE, Campus Life Editor Oct 12, 2022

Oct.10, 2022 marked the Third Annual UNIty walk hosted by UNI Athletics. Athletes, community members, faculty and staff gathered to bring awareness to the daily racial injustices, mental health stigma,...

The UNI Art Gallery is great for relaxing and getting creative inspiration. Students can visit the exhibition during Kamericks regular hours.

UNI Art Gallery presents: Elena Diane Curris Design Exhibition

NKASA BOLUMBU, Staff Writer Oct 12, 2022

The UNI Gallery of Art will presents “Convergence and Creation of Design: Elena Diane Curris Design Exhibition” display from October 10th to November 9th 2022 in the Kamerick Art building.The Gallery...

Majors in Minutes gives you an opportunity to hear about the variety of majors on campus.

Majors in minutes returns

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer Oct 9, 2022

The most beneficial campus event for exploratory majors and underclassmen is here. Majors in Minutes is happening Tuesday, Oct. 18, bringing a unique perspective of what majors UNI offers to the heart...

Panthers dress in ’70s best at Homecoming Dinner Theater

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor Oct 6, 2022

Step into Maucker Union Ballrooms on the evening of Oct. 5 and you would find tie-dye and floral patterns, bell-bottomed pants, groovy sunglasses, suede jackets and even a disco ball adorning the ceiling!...

Tradition keepers kick off UNI Homecoming

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor Oct 5, 2022

Participants of the Traditions Challenge Amazing Race gathered on the rooftop of Maucker Union on Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Those with the fastest time and who have made all necessary stops within tradition...

During campaniling, students gather around and kiss someone at midnight as the bells ring. The tradition began in the 1920s, shortly after the campanile was installed.

UNI Carillonneurs to perform during campaniling

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2022

Homecoming is right around the corner here at UNI and there are many events happening this week to get the school spirit going. One of the biggest events will be a campanilling carillon concert on Friday,...

Taylor Tendall 20, spanish teaching. Its frustrating that I paid for CP parking but I have to park in the C or R lot if I get back past 8 p.m.

VOX POP: How do you feel about UNI campus parking?

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2022

Quotes and photos by: Aubrey Shafbuch

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