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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

YouTuber Oakley visits campus

YouTuber Oakley visits campus

KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Feb 2, 2015

The Maucker Union Ballroom was packed as students gathered for the Campus Activities Board’s speaker, Tyler Oakley, on Thursday. Hours before the actual talk, students lined the walkway leading into...

Students get creative for a cause

Megan Gregorsok Feb 2, 2015

The sharp smell of acrylic paint. The humming sound of murmuring chitchat. The gentle clink of hardened clay. All contained in a corner room of Schindler Education Center where something immense but subtle...

Appreciation for Dance Marathon

Appreciation for Dance Marathon

JOSIE ROBERTSON Feb 2, 2015

Dancers from around the community will unite in honor of patients at Iowa City Children’s Hospital for the annual Big Event, hosted by UNI Dance Marathon March 7.  Before the event takes place,...

Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet

KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Feb 2, 2015

Ballet’s articulation comes from movement and expression, since there is no speaking. Audiences got to see this firsthand on Sunday. The Russian National Ballet Theatre performed William Shakespeare’s...

MLKJ speaker graces campus

MLKJ speaker graces campus

MEGAN GREGORSOK Jan 26, 2015

Excited chatter of students and faculty filled Lang Hall Auditorium on a day commemorating a man who fought for the rights of an entire group of oppressed people. That man is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....

MLKJ Day of Service

MLKJ Day of Service

BROOKE WIESE Jan 26, 2015

Many UNI students, faculty and staff members picked up the baton as well on Monday. The UNI Service and Leadership Council hosted the event in conjunction with the Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley....

Missing funds revealed

ALLISSA BUELOW Jan 26, 2015

According to a report published by the Iowa Office of the Auditor, there were some improper disbursements of funds made by Daniel Wells, the former director of International Dance Theatre, a student group...

Women at the helm at UNI

KAYLEEN TURNIS Jan 26, 2015

They may one day be mayors, representatives, senators or even presidents. And they were right here on the University of Northern Iowa’s campus. The Northern Iowa Student Government held a training...

“Stellar” constellations on Earth

“Stellar” constellations on Earth

BROOKE WIESE Jan 26, 2015

Students had a chance to view the stars from a place a bit less chilly than the outdoors Thursday night. In a planetarium in 105 Latham Hall, students can view the stars each Thursday until spring break....

Provost search continues

Provost search continues

NICK FISHER, Executive Editor Jan 26, 2015

The search for UNI’s replacement provost is entering its final stages; the final three candidate presentations are scheduled for the end of Frebruary and are open to the public.  “I think...

Sketch spreads

JOSIE ROBERTSON Jan 16, 2015

Four years after first bursting onto the scene via the UNI - TV Network, Sketch is looking to expand by becoming more involved on campus and in the community. Last fall, the electronic media organization...

Drawing in a new art exhibit

Drawing in a new art exhibit

NICK FISHER, Executive Editor Jan 16, 2015

“Drawn Together: Dialog Human 2015” by Priscilla Steele and Thomas C. Jackson is the latest exhibition on display at the UNI Gallery of Art. The exhibition shows how two vastly different artists...

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