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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Panther Portrait: Orchesis & IDT Show

Panther Portrait: Orchesis & IDT Show

EMMA'LE MAAS, Executive Editor Oct 24, 2019

The UNI Dance Program kicked off Family Weekend festivities with its annual fall showcase on Friday, Oct. 18, with an additional performance on Sunday, Oct. 20. Sister dance companies Orchesis and International...

Presidential candidates to visit UNI

Presidential candidates to visit UNI

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Oct 21, 2019

On the heels of last week’s Democratic debate, UNI will host two presidential candidates this week. First, on Monday, Oct. 21, the UNI Democrats will host Democratic candidate Tom Steyer for a meet-and-greet...

Jeff Tiedt is one of seven UNI police officers who serve on UNIs bike patrol, a division of the Public Safety Department that began in 2994. UNIs bike patrol operates from April through September.

Shifting gears: UNI bike patrol officer changes routine

COLBY WEBER Oct 21, 2019

Jeff Tiedt works as a UNI police officer, but his job doesn’t always involve a squad car. Three years ago, Tiedt was asked to fill an opening in a division of UNI’s police department that has been...

Panther Portrait: Howl O Ween Pet Parade

Panther Portrait: Howl O’ Ween Pet Parade

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 21, 2019

The Cedar Falls Downtown District hosted its second annual Howl O’ Ween Pet Parade on Saturday, Oct. 19. Following the parade, judges awarded prizes to the best in the categories of homemade costume,...

UNI hosts Family Weekend 2019

UNI hosts Family Weekend 2019

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 21, 2019

Panther families flocked to UNI’s campus for Family Weekend, with an opening reception held in the lobby of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Saturday morning, Oct. 19. President Mark...

Late breakfast and late lunch return to Rialto Dining Center. Both Rialto and Piazza will be open both weekend days starting January.

Late meals and weekend hours return

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Oct 17, 2019

Freshman accounting major Thomas Digmann sat in Rialto at 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, enjoying his pizza and brownie. “It’s exciting,” he said. “It’s nice to just have the option to come here...

Will Smith plays the dual roles of Henry Brogan and his clone in Ang Lees Gemini Man. The film was released on Oct. 11 and received a 25 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating.

2 Smiths can’t save ‘Gemini Man’

HUNTER FRIESEN Oct 17, 2019

Henry Brogan (Will Smith) is the most elite assassin the U.S. government has ever had. He has 72 confirmed kills and is even able to hit a target on a moving train from over two kilometers away. Disillusioned...

The revived Harry Potter Club will be hosting its first meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Rod Library 324.

Making campus more magical

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer Oct 17, 2019

When Amanda Bruns arrived on campus as a freshman in 2017, she was ecstatic to start her life at UNI, particularly looking forward to joining the Harry Potter Club. Much to her disappointment, however,...

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

ZYRUS WHITEHEAD, Staff Writer Oct 14, 2019

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and as part of UNI’s effort to attain inclusion and diversity on campus, several events are hosted throughout the month to celebrate and inform. “[Events like these]...

Panther Portrait: Orange Party

Panther Portrait: Orange Party

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 14, 2019

UNI Dance Marathon hosted an “Orange Party” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 on the Wellness and Recreation Center basketball courts. The evening’s activities included pie-a-Panther, a bags...

Latinx Showcase

Latinx Showcase

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 14, 2019

Latinx students shared their talents and culture on Friday evening, Oct. 11 at the Latinx Showcase hosted by UNIdos in Lang Hall Auditorium. The event was one of many celebrating Latinx Heritage Month,...

Rachel Bearinger drops debut album

Rachel Bearinger drops debut album

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Oct 10, 2019

UNI alum Rachel Bearinger released her debut album “Spirals” last month. The album features 10 tracks written by Bearinger. She described “Spirals” as a “folk-rock-jazz album,” but said it...

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