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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

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...

UNIs School of Music hosted their outdoor concert on Sept. 29, featuring Jazz Band One, Jazz Band Two, and Jazz Band Three.

Panther Portrait: Outdoor concert series

ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor Oct 1, 2020

Despite a gloomy, cloudy afternoon, UNI's School of Music held the latest even in their Outdoor Concert Series. UNI's Jazz Band One, Jazz Band Two and Jazz Band Three offered an outdoor concert for all...

UNI Professors Grant Tracey and Jim OLoughlin read from their new books.

Reading Series features UNI faculty

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2020

The Final Thursday Reading Series had its September presentation this last Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Hearst Center for the Arts. The reading showcased two authors, both professors here at UNI....

UNIs PMB holds their first live performance outside of Lawther Field.

PMB hosts first live performance

DARIEN GORDON Sep 28, 2020

The Panther Marching Band, affectionately known as “The Pride of Panther Nation,” held their first live performance of the season on Friday Sept. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Justin Mertz, the band’s director,...

UNI School of Music holds scholarship benefit

AASHITA VADHERA Sep 28, 2020

On Friday, Sept. 25, UNI School of Music celebrated their 39th annual scholarship benefit titled “A Platinum Celebration” with everything virtual in true 2020 spirit. The premiere aired at 7:30 p.m....

Responsibility in Research seminar takes place

AASHITA VADHERA Sep 28, 2020

On Thursday, Sept. 24 Helen Harton, graduate coordinator and professor of psychology at UNI, held a workshop on social responsibility in research with six participants. The seminar was held online with...

TheatreUNI directing course is asking students of all majors to submit virtual auditions for the 10-minute plays, as opposed to the typical in-person format due to COVID-19. Specific rules have been implemented to reduce the spread, such as no touching.

Theatre UNI holding 10-minute play auditions

KAYLA LAWRENCE Sep 24, 2020

The UNI Theatre program’s 10-minute plays act as a rite of passage for all theatre majors, and yet another fun tradition available for students of any major on UNI’s campus. Each semester, theatre...

Book club member discuss the young adult novel, Im not Dying With You Tonight during their zoom meeting. This is one of three books the club will read this semester

Council of Teachers of English host virtual book club

SARA QUALLEY Sep 24, 2020

Students of all majors who are interested in reading young adult literature and discussing real-world issues are invited to join the UNI Council of Teachers of English (UNI CoTE) virtual book club. The...

Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event

Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event

ELIZABETH KELSEY and ABIGAIL KRAFT Sep 21, 2020

On Friday, Sept. 18, UNI Dance Marathon hosted a kickoff event to welcome participants back to campus and boost morale, following the opening of registration on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The event, which took...

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