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Northern Iowan

Heroes convene at Rod

IAN SHILHANEK Mar 31, 2014

Thor, Supergirl, Captain America and Wolverine soared into Rod Library Saturday, ready to greet about 1,200 Mini Comic Con attendees.The library dedicated three floors to the event, which was funded by...

Panthers prepare for new season

JAKE BEMIS Mar 31, 2014

As former Northern Iowa football players prepared for their future careers at UNI’s pro day on Thursday, the current Panther roster and coaching staff started to prepare for a new year.Coming off a disappointing...

Students face financial woes

IRIS FRASHER, Art Director Mar 31, 2014

For students trying to gain a higher education, the goal can be difficult to achieve, due to a national increase in student debt every year. On average, undergraduate students borrow a total of $23,151...

All-Americans: UNI crowns most All-Americans since 2002

NICK GARY Mar 28, 2014

The Northern Iowa wrestling team took to the mats a final time this season at the NCAA National Tournament in Oklahoma City. The season has seen the Panthers break numerous school records, but UNI was...

How to make a tank top for spring break

Mar 10, 2014

Though dreary clouds and puddles are everywhere, spring is just around the corner, and spring break is next week. For those students venturing into warmer territories, a tank top or two might be necessary....

UNI drops to 3rd heading into MVC Tournament

NICK ALVARADO Mar 10, 2014

After Northern Iowa’s 89-70 victory over Illinois State, the Panthers found themselves in the midst of a six-game winning streak with a chance at first place in the Missouri Valley Conference. Forward...

Orchestra composes the trip of a lifetime

KATIE UPAH Mar 6, 2014

While some students may only fantasize about 80 degree weather, sunny beaches and relaxing music this spring break, 60 UNI students and school of music faculty will live that dream during the Northern...

A need is a need, and it should be accommodated

Feb 24, 2014

This weekend, I was at a conference and attended a workshop called “Queering Disability.” As I arrived in the workshop room, I noticed the presenter, who had a visible disability, sitting on the stage...

DIY: At home in the dorms

Feb 24, 2014

There’s not a lot of room for extra things when living in the dorms. But there are still things that are good to have on hand. Business casual clothes are worn quite often and most ironing boards are...

Letter to the Editor

Feb 24, 2014

With the opening of UNI’s LGBT* Center on Dec. 10 of last year, we began a conversation about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or any number of other spectrum identities as a student...

Letter to the editor

NATE DOBBELS Feb 24, 2014

For those of you who haven’t heard, the Northern Iowa Student Government elections are upon us and are your opportunity to have a voice in who makes decisions for you this upcoming year. You have the...

Senior day win sets school record

NICK GARY Feb 24, 2014

It was a record-setting night for the fourth-ranked Northern Iowa wrestling team as they improved to 12-0 for the first time in program history during Saturday’s meet with Purdue University. The fate...

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