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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Tickets are still available for the Kingdom Choir show. Students can use their two free tickets or show their student ID at the box office.

Ahmad Madlock opener for Kingdom Choir

ERIN MCRAE, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2023

On Feb. 28, The Kingdom Choir will visit UNI for a special performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn. The group became popular after performing at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May...

Y2k is making a comeback. Social media creators of this time have credited the original Black designers of this fashion.

The Current Y2K Scoop & the Black Influence

Emijah Jones, Guest Writer Feb 22, 2023

A specific style of fashion has been resurfacing in pop culture. Y2K, which is just a nickname for the year 2000, began to surface in mainstream media: TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest have presented different...

Quentin Hart, Mayor of Waterloo.

Black leaders in the state of Iowa

Jerrell Bates, Guest Columnist Feb 19, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article is from Feb. 24 2022. This Archive is featured as a part of the NI”s Black History Month coverage.  Black History Month: A time dedicated to the celebration of Black history,...

Amongst a variety of opportunities that UNI offers, study abroad is one that could help students widen their perspective of the world.

Iceland study abroad experience

PEYTON GUTHRIE Feb 15, 2023

In early January, a small group of UNI students spent a short, faculty-led trip in Iceland. A seminar was held on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 in Latham Hall as an opportunity for those students and faculty to...

Jacob Butler, 21, third year, digital media production major. The thing I am looking forward to most this semester is interning with Around the Corner Productions with Eric Braley and helping with the ESPN broadcast for the university.

VOX POP: What are you looking forward to this semester?

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer Feb 15, 2023

Quotes and photos by: Aubrey Schafbuch

The Student Health Center houses a variety of resources for students to utilize. The Health Center is located near the Schindler Education Building and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You matter at UNI week

AUBREY SCHAFBUCH, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2023

The Student Health & Well-being Coordinator and UNI Counseling Center are partnering to bring You Matter At UNI week back to campus Feb. 27-March 3. This initiative hopes to help students build connections,...

You can access Career Services online or in-person. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

UNI career services aid students in professionalism

PEYTON GUTHRIE Feb 13, 2023

While seeking employment after graduation may seem intimidating, there are many resources available on campus to aid students with preparing for those next steps.  Besides applying to scholarships and...

The goal for CATS is to write 2,000 letters. Students can help succeed that goal by going to the events listed above.

CATS hosts annual ‘Love a Donor’ event

ERIN MCRAE, Staff Writer Feb 8, 2023

The UNI Foundation and Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS), is hosting an event during Valentine’s week called “Love a Donor”. This event is a tradition that allows students and faculty to send...

The Northern Iowan experienced a day in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. The staff attended multiple workshops, focusing on how to better their skills as editors, writers and leaders. There was a total of 10 NI representatives for this years Iowa College Media Association (ICMA) conference.

Northern Iowan wins five awards at Iowa College Media Association

NI Staff, NI Editors Feb 6, 2023

Students from the Northern Iowan student newspaper at the University of Northern Iowa won five awards at the annual Iowa College Media Association awards presentation in Des Moines on Feb. 2. “The...

Students can utilize career services for other resources, including resume building and finding employment opportunities.

Free headshots for UNI students

MEG GROVE, Staff Writer Feb 6, 2023

Whether you’re preparing for post graduation or want to start building your network on platforms like LinkedIn, a professional headshot can set you up for success. UNI is holding Career Readiness Headshot...

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