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GBPAC concert for PMB

GBPAC concert for PMB

KATHERINE JAMTGAARD Nov 20, 2014

For the first time in Panther Marching Band history, members performed  live on stage. To help raise money for PMB’s London trip, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center filled with the sound...

Robotics competes in ST. Louis Thursday

Robotics competes in ST. Louis Thursday

NICK FISHER, Executive Editor Nov 20, 2014

The University of Northern Iowa’s chapter of the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering robotics team will travel to St. Louis for a ten-team intercollegiate competition Thursday. ...

A light shines AFTERDARK

A light shines AFTERDARK

JOSIE ROBERTSON Nov 20, 2014

The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center was packed Tuesday night for the After Dark event, with approximately 1,300 students. The event included Christian hip-hop artist Thi’sl, performers...

United Way “champions” aim high

FATIMAH ALRUBH Nov 18, 2014

The University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Valley United Way partnered  up to fundraise for charities supporting families in need Nov. 3 through Nov. 14 in an effort personally supported by UNI President...

TWLOHA comes to life at UNI

TWLOHA comes to life at UNI

AMANDA SHUELLER Nov 18, 2014

The third leading cause of death for college students is suicide. Many people struggling with depression don’t seek help. The foundation, To Write Love On Her Arms created a way to support and possibly...

PSE utilizes unused flex meals

PSE utilizes unused flex meals

CASSIDY NOBLE Nov 18, 2014

Pi Sigma Epsilon has found a way to utilize unused student flex meals from the dining center to benefit those who are  in need. Pi Sigma Epsilon is a national sales and marketing co-ed fraternity....

Board OK’s job cuts at universities

AMBER ROUSE Nov 18, 2014

During a telephonic meeting Friday, the Board of Regents voted 9-0 to initiate a restructuring of Iowa’s three public universities that could result in a loss of over 250 administrative and information...

False alarm

AMBER ROUSE Nov 18, 2014

Mid-Monday, Russell Hall was evacuated due to a pulled fire alarm. The alarm was pulled due to a genuine yet mistaken concern. Jeff Olson, Cedar Falls public safety director said an individual pulled...

We can do better

AMANDA SCHUELLER Nov 18, 2014

Hundreds of faculty, staff and students stood up last Thursday in support of those affected by offensive Yik Yak posts. The crowd rallied as organizers cried, “When we say ‘we can do,’...

Book Bistro to extend hours

Book Bistro to extend hours

ZAINAB ALREBH Nov 18, 2014

Having met with success so far, Rod Library’s Book Bistro will extend their hours starting this semester’s finals week  through spring semester.  Currently, the Book Bistro is open...

Snow and soup for Veterans Day

Snow and soup for Veterans Day

AMBER ROUSE Nov 18, 2014

Although this year’s Veterans day experienced some snowfall, the University of Northern Iowa’s chapter of Kappa Sigma took advantage of the chilly weather to host a luncheon honoring men and...

Hicks shares Holocaust story

Hicks shares Holocaust story

CASSIDY NOBLE Nov 10, 2014

Individuals of all ages turned up Wednesday and Thursday to listen to Patrick Hicks share his journey through areas of Poland  that were hit the hardest during the Holocaust.  The University...

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