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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Class scheduling changes introduced at NISG meeting

JORDAN AUNE Oct 24, 2013

For the 2014 fall semester, the Office of the Registrar is adding a 75-minute class slot on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; a Saturday morning class slot; and a three-hour class slot at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays,...

Connecting without a connection

MADISON MCKONE Oct 24, 2013

In a recent piece by columnist David Pope, he argued the importance of getting out and enjoying nature rather than constantly turning to technology. I am in full agreement with Pope and would like to add...

Mitchell, Tuttle asked to be leaders

Oct 24, 2013

With eight new players on their roster, experience, or a lack thereof, is sometimes brought up when discussing the 2013-14 University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team. The coaching staff is counting...

Redefining the word, ‘patriot.’

Oct 24, 2013

Over the course of the last few political cycles, I’ve noticed a disturbing difference in the way we understand what it means to be a “real” patriotic American. In particular, it has become a sort of...

Remembering a professor, colleague and friend

Oct 24, 2013

Charles Clifton "Cliff" Chancey was a man of poise and humor, wit and kindness, curiosity and tenacity. However, when he served as professor and head of the physics department at the University of Northern...

UNI professor overcomes breast cancer and looks to the future

Oct 24, 2013

A week before school started at the University of Northern Iowa in 2012, Gowri Gulwadi, associate professor of interior design went to a doctor for a normal mammogram check-up. When she returned for her...

Student who reported sexual assault now faces false filing charges

Oct 23, 2013

A female University of Northern Iowa student who reported being sexually assaulted and burglarized in the ROTH residence hall on Sept. 15 is now facing charges for filing a false report regarding the sexual...

Students make a difference

Oct 22, 2013

University of Northern Iowa students will have the chance to get their hands dirty and “make a difference” in the Cedar Valley through volunteer work Oct. 26.Make a Difference Day is the largest national...

UNI down, not out for season finish

JAKE BEMIS Oct 22, 2013

No one said it would be easy.Even when the University of Northern Iowa football team started the season 4-0, there were a lot of question marks heading into Missouri Valley Football Conference play.As...

Crime Log

Oct 17, 2013

Sept. 23Al Maghlooth, 21, was charged with possession of drug paraphenilia at 10:14 p.m. off campus.Sept. 27Nathan Carhill, 22, was charged for operating a vehicle while intoxicated at 1:49 a.m. off campus.Oct....

McLeod Madness to kick off winter sports

Oct 17, 2013

Let the madness begin.Tonight, the University of Northern Iowa athletic department is inviting the public into the McLeod Center for a series of events, including a coed 3-point contest, a dunk contest...

McMillan gives food for thought

Oct 17, 2013

Author and journalist Tracie McMillan took the stage of Lang Hall Auditorium to discuss her book “The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table,” on...

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