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The Fall 2020 Graduation Fair will hold a multitude of virtual and in-person events.

Fall 2020 Graduation Fair kicks off this week

AASHITA VADHERA Oct 12, 2020

A student’s first semester at the University of Northern Iowa can bring about a myriad of experiences which freshman and transfer students alike may encounter. With the many additional challenges facing...

UNI Thrive and the Panther Promise Academy hold First Year Friday for first year and transfer students looking for advice and tips on how to adjust to life at a new school.

Underclassmen and transfer students welcome to First Year Fridays

NICK BAUR Oct 12, 2020

A student’s first semester at the University of Northern Iowa can bring about a myriad of experiences which freshman and transfer students alike may encounter. With the many additional challenges facing...

Students of all majors are allowed to compete in a one-minute horror film contest.

Digital Media Department looking for one-minute horror films

SARA QUALLEY Oct 12, 2020

The Department of Communications and Media’s Digital Media program invites UNI students of any major to submit horror films to the “Tick Tock: One Minute to Shock” contest. The Digital Media program...

The school of music provided two outdoor concerts UNI students and faculty members last week.

Panther Portrait: Outdoor Concert Series

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor Oct 12, 2020

UNI's School of Music held two entries in their Outdoor Concert Series last week. Originally scheduled for Friday Oct. 2 before being postponed due to weather, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band held...

On Sept. 20, UNI student Glynis Worthington was crowned Mrs. Iowa. Worthingtons goal is to make a difference in the way people see physical activity in those over 50.

UNI doctoral student wins Mrs. Iowa Competition

ABIGAIL KRAFT Oct 8, 2020

UNI doctoral student Glynis Worthington won the title of Mrs. Iowa at the Sept. 20th competition in Pittsburg, Kan. After previously claiming the title of Mrs. Cedar Valley, Worthington entered the competition...

UNI outdoor is inviting students to clean up George Wyth Trail on Saturday, Oct. 10.

UNI Outdoors to clean up George Wyth Trail

AASHITA VADHERA Oct 8, 2020

On Saturday, 1Oct. 10, UNI Outdoors is hosting their George Wyth Trail Clean-Up. In this pandemic age where quarantine has trapped a lot of people indoors, the organization has been rethinking their programs...

Consumers gathered at the College Hill Farmers Market with took places on Oct. 1.

Panther Portrait: College Hill Farmers Market

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor Oct 8, 2020

The weekly College Hill Farmers Market took place on Thursday, Oct. 1. Unlike previous farmers markets however, this week's took place in the middle of College Hill as opposed to its normal location in...

Cedar Valley Black Lives Matter lead members of the UNI community in A March fro Justice.

UNI community marches for justice

ANNA ALLDREDGE Oct 5, 2020

On Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. UNI students, faculty and community members gathered at 3025 S Main Street in Cedar Falls to begin “A March for Justice.” The event was organized by Cedar Valley Black...

The Cedar Valley community marches on Main Street holding signs in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Show your support in protests

TYLER MONTGOMERY Oct 5, 2020

Last week, I was asked to attend a Black Lives Matter rally that was happening on Oct. 1 by a fellow classmate. Upon arrival, one thought hit me: how small everything really is. Over 100 people showed...

The Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony held the final virtual concert in their Beethoven 250 week on Saturday Oct. 3 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

WCF Symphony celebrates Beethoven with virtual concert

KAYLA LAWRENCE Oct 5, 2020

For those classical music lovers who thought being able to attend a concert in 2020 was nothing but a pipe dream, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony did everything in their power to create an affordable...

The UNI School of Music presented its annual workshop for high school string players

School of Music holds virtual strings workshop

AASHITA VADHERA Oct 5, 2020

This year's All-State competition may not be having their festival, but the competition is very much alive, and the UNI School of Music held a virtual workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3 for string players to...

The UNI Counseling Center is putting together an exhibit that focuses on how being different affects life as a college student and emotional wellbeing. Both UNI and Hawkeye students are allowed to submit pieces of creative writing and/or other works of art.

Counseling Center holds “In My Shoes” exhibit

AASHITA VADHERA Oct 1, 2020

For the first time ever, the UNI Counselling Center is hosting an exhibit to promote mental health on campus called, “In My Shoes Exhibit” created by Riley Rodemaker, a graduate and program assistant...

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