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El sábado pasado, una escaladora escaló la pared en la competencia llamada Boulder Bash de UNI.

Boulder Bash

JACOB KURT, Staff Writer, Sports Photographer Nov 13, 2023

This Saturday, the University of Northern Iowa's Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) was abuzz with excitement and the sound of climbers cheering each other on. The occasion? The much-anticipated Boulder...

Maddie Palmersheim, 2021 UNI grad, holds her vendor booth at the Cedar Valley Farmers Market.

UNI grad’s ‘Moos Bakery’ on the rise

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Nov 8, 2023

Maddie Palmersheim, a 2021 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, currently owns and operates Moo’s Bakery, an online bakery that’s completely dairy and egg free. Palmersheim’s entrepreneurial...

Gender and Sexuality Services is located near the Panther Den. Their goals are encapsulated on the board above.

Exploring UNI’s Gender and Sexuality Services

HOPE JACOBS, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2023

Many universities around the United States have created programs and services to help cater to those struggling with parts of their identities. The University of Northern Iowa is no different.  It has...

Blank and Dorr pose with their inductee plaques. Blank had a 43-year long broadcasting career, and Dorr had over 50 years of experience working with Iowa Public Radio.

Iowa Public Radio legends inducted in UNI’s Communication and Media Hall of Fame

NI STAFF, NI Editors Nov 1, 2023

The UNI Department of Communication and Media inducted two Iowa public radio legends, journalist Pat Blank and deejay and rock/blues musician Bob Dorr, in its Hall of Fame’s inaugural year.  Pat...

From left to right: Archer Trip, Sam Zimmerman, and Nic Trip. TripleThread was founded in summer 2022 and have gone on to sell their handmade products at Mohair Pear in Cedar Falls and Spark Lot in Waterloo.

Arts & crafts and activism

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, Managing Editor Nov 1, 2023

Since summer of 2022, small business TripleThread has been bringing the Cedar Valley community their craft and pride. Comprised of three headstrong co-founders, Archer Trip, Nic Trip and Sam Zimmerman,...

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” has been in production for eight years.

Unpacking the “Five Nights At Freddy’s” Adaptation

CALLEE FAIR, Staff Writer Nov 1, 2023

After eight years of production halts and questions of whether this project was still in motion, “Five Nights At Freddy’s” finally hit the theaters on October 27th and on Peacock the day prior. ...

The UNI Museum has been cooperative in reparation efforts so far.

Museum repatriation

GRANT PEDERSEN, Staff Writer Nov 1, 2023

Museums worldwide continue to adapt to new realities and ideals concerning what should be held in their care. Instead of collecting artifacts without considering their origins, many museums now focus on...

Pumpkins grow outside of Campbell Hall.

Creepin’ on Campbell Hall

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Staff Writer Oct 26, 2023

Campbell Hall has been eerily silent this fall. Rarely do you see anyone walking in or out of Campbell Hall. The trees and bushes have come to take over the landscape of the building, along with somewhat...

Maas anchors a weekend morning show at KWWL. Maas is an alum of UNI and was the Executive Editor of the Northern Iowan from 2020-2021.

On air with KWWL’s Emma’le Maas

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Oct 18, 2023

As the countdown begins for a live 7:30 a.m. broadcast, UNI alum Emma’le Maas adjusts her earpiece and locks in on the camera.  “Good morning and welcome to Today in Iowa… Thank you so much for...

The International Club of Business Students, pictured at a Business Visit Day Oct. 6.

ICBS makes their mark

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Oct 18, 2023

With the goal of cultivating educational and cultural experiences for all, the recently established International Club of Business Students (ICBS) is looking forward to expanding its reach on UNI’s campus...

The tallgrass prairie is located behind UNI’s Residence on the Hill (ROTH), and is home to eight acres of trails for students to explore. The prairie celebrated its 50th anniversary of its restoration.

Celebrating 50 years of UNI’s tallgrass prairie

JENNA WESTENDORF, Staff Writer Oct 18, 2023

The Daryl Smith Prairie Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary of prairie restoration at UNI. To commemorate this milestone, an event was hosted by the Tallgrass Prairie Center (TPC) and the...

Students enjoyed a night filled with comedy, magic, and friends with the return of CAB After Dark on Friday, Oct. 6.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: ‘CAB After Dark’ returns

Oct 11, 2023

Pictures by Isabelle Bradley.

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