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According to the Northern Iowan’s film critic Callie Fair, fall weather and “Harry
Potter” are an autumn staple.

Return to the Wizarding world

CALLIE FAIR, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2023

I solemnly swear that it’s been 12 years since the final movie dropped, and people are still entranced by the magic of Harry Potter.  The “Harry Potter” series wrapped up at the Marcus Theatres...

Emily Henry’s “Happy Place” delights

Emily Henry’s “Happy Place” delights

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Oct 11, 2023

In April of 2023, American novelist Emily Henry published her fourth New York Times best-selling novel, “Happy Place”. Following up her acclaimed romance novels, the latest story from Henry finds two...

Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki Nation performs at UNI in celebration of a new
cooperative mission between UNI and the Meskwaki in 2021. The newly formed Indigenous Student Organization hopes to educate the campus community about Indigenous cultures and communities.

The importance of Indigenous stories

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Oct 11, 2023

Indigenous students on UNI’s campus are seeking to inform and educate the campus community about their people, culture and history. The recently founded Indigenous Student Organization hopes to provide...

A photo by Meadow Olsen from last year’s exhibit. Students can submit photography as part of the exhibition.

C.H.A.N.G.E. Exhibit seeking student submissions

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Oct 4, 2023

In an effort to give survivors of sexual assault and their supporters a space to express their creativity and challenge harmful stigmas, the Office of Compliance and Equity Management is organizing an...

A model of the set design for “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress.” UNI alum Dylan Nicole Martin hopes this production will inspire people to create safe spaces for young people.

Panther Profile: Dylan Nicole Martin

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Oct 4, 2023

For 2016 UNI alum Dylan Nicole Martin, being the Assistant Stage Manager for the play “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress,” has been an inspiring, gratifying and healing experience.  Based...

Moussa Barry is a Fulbright Scholar who hails from Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Panther Profile: Moussa Barry

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Sep 27, 2023

With his home in Burkina Faso, West Africa, international student Moussa Barry packed up his belongings and made the almost 24 hour long journey to UNI’s campus this summer. A Fulbright Scholar, Barry...

Eric Schutt and Braden Hoyer’s characters struggle to keep the set together as they execute their scene.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ goes right

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Sep 27, 2023

The technical rehearsal for TheaterUNI’s latest production, “The Play That Goes Wrong '' begins with a fight call. The ensemble cast of eight gathers to practice their many stunts that occur in the...

The Patch is officially open and ready to kick off the spooky season.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Cedar Falls!

Hope Schulte, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer Sep 20, 2023

Even though Charlie Brown and the gang were unable to see the Great Pumpkin, Cedar Falls residents and UNI students may have a chance at finding even better pumpkins at a local pumpkin patch.  The...

Former UNI students admire one of the cannons in front of Lang Hall. 

Photo courtesy of UNI Special Collections

The history behind Lang Hall’s cannons

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Sep 20, 2023

Well over 400 years old and guarding campus for the past 122 years, the two cannons facing the east entrance of campus in front of Lang Hall have a long but largely unknown history harkening all the way...

Shown above is a group of students who journeyed to Iceland this past year with UNI Study Abroad.

Get Aboard Studying Abroad

DRAYTON DEBOEF, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2023

As the fall semester looms on the horizon, the University of Northern Iowa's Study Abroad Office is gearing up to welcome students into a world of educational adventures that extend far beyond campus borders....

The Kappa Sigma house is located on 2504 College St., and it is home to their members as well as their philanthropic events.

Kappa Sigma Gives Back

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Sep 13, 2023

The Mu Upsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma is set to host their block party on Saturday, Sept. 23 in honor of the Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign. Like other chapters within fraternity and sorority life...

Broadway returns to the Gallagher-Bluedorn

CALLIE FAIR, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2023

UNI students and the greater Cedar Valley community have the opportunity to experience Broadway shows without having to leave the Cedar Valley this year. Hosted by UNI’S Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing...

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