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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Safe space to stay

RACHEL BALDUS May 1, 2014

The Department of Residence is in the process of creating gender inclusive housing so all students can feel safe. Gender inclusive, also known as gender neutral housing, would allow students to live together...

Alleged sexual assault on the Hill

JORDAN AUNE Apr 28, 2014

The UNI Police Department is investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred last Friday.According to the police report, the female victim was approached by a white male on Campus Street described...

Budget approval means tuition freeze for UNI

JORDAN AUNE Apr 28, 2014

The Iowa House and Senate approved a $986 million education budget that includes a 4 percent funding increase for the three regent universities and an additional $2.625 million in special funding for UNI...

Education center will move to Sabin

KAYLA KROGMAN Apr 28, 2014

The Iowa House passed a bill Wednesday granting UNI $2 million to operate a new education center, the Center for Educational Transformation, which was established in January. The bill included the distribution...

Gartman and Andersen gear up for the new year

Apr 28, 2014

Sitting comfortably in their new office in Maucker Union, Kevin Gartman and Paul Andersen spoke candidly with the Northern Iowan about their new positions, what they’re looking forward to and how their...

Shuttle running out of steam

Apr 28, 2014

UNI’s Panther Shuttle is a free and convenient service for students, but it may be in jeopardy next year. For about three years, funding for the Panther Shuttle, which runs from 7:04 a.m. to 5:04 p.m....

Students quest for a cure

KATHERINA JAMTGAARD Apr 28, 2014

Clusters of students ran rampant Friday afternoon, determined to complete the annual Quest to Unravel Alzheimer’s Scavenger Hunt. The hunt raised awareness and $10,064 in funds for the Alzheimer’s Association....

Men perform for autism funding

Apr 24, 2014

Eight men showcased their talents and donned formal wear for an interview Monday night as part of Alpha Xi Delta’s fourth annual Xi Man Competition, a pageant that raises money for Autism Speaks. Autism...

UNI faculty face gender pay gap

Apr 24, 2014

Female faculty members at UNI make about $10,000 less annually than their male counterparts, according to an American Association of University Professors report released this month. The annual report...

PepperJax Gril coming soon

KAYLA KROGMAN Apr 17, 2014

A taste of Philadelphia is coming to Cedar Falls this May. PepperJax Grill - America’s Best Philly is a new fast-casual restaurant that will serve the Cedar Valley community.“It’s hard to find a place...

Food for your stomach and mind

RACHEL BALDUS Apr 14, 2014

Next fall, students studying in Rod Library can grab a cup of coffee or a snack without leaving the building. A cart cafe is in the works and construction is set to start in May, finishing up in July or...

Panthers fall to last place at Bradley Invit.

NICK ALVARADO Apr 10, 2014

The Northern Iowa men’s golf team finished in eighth place at the Bradley Invitational over the weekend.The Panthers finished both rounds with a score of well over 300, which put them in last place for...

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