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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

The arts fight for a seat in the classroom

MADISON McKONE Oct 17, 2013

Instead of listening to my typical Today’s Hits radio station on Pandora, I recently switched to the Classical station. To say that Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “9th Symphony” is a tad different than Lady...

UNI professors, United Faculty win case against BOR

JORDAN AUNE Oct 10, 2013

United Faculty announced that a state district court ruled that the Iowa Board of Regents must negotiate faculty job buyouts with the union that represents professors, in a statement released Tuesday.United...

Explore UNI and meet your Chancey

Sep 28, 2013

The college years are truly a transformative period. Many of us go in as bright-eyed high schoolers and find ourselves years later as budding professionals trying to make our way in the world. As a senior...

Leaving luxuries: Coaches lack punishment for transferring schools

SEAN DENGLER Sep 28, 2013

Wes Washpun and Paul Jesperson are two basketball players who left their past universities and found greener pastures at the University of Northern Iowa. As transfers, they are forced to sit out a year....

Fix our conservative views on women

LAURA HEBBELN Sep 24, 2013

This afternoon, I logged on to Facebook and saw an article posted by a friend titled “6 Reasons to Not Send Your Daughter to College.” I went through a wide range of emotions in a short amount of time...

UNI defeats Loyola in 1st MVC match

BEN LLOYD Sep 24, 2013

The Loyola University Ramblers were introduced to Missouri Valley Conference athletics Friday night at home in Chicago as they faced a red-hot University of Northern Iowa volleyball team, who had won six...

Construction on Viking

HANNAH GIBBS Sep 22, 2013

Cedar Falls is widening West Viking Road, between Westminster Drive and Hudson Road from a two-lane to a four-lane road. Road crews are also adding a passing lane for bike trails that are part of the Cedar...

New performances take the stage in latest GBPAC season

Sep 22, 2013

Over 13 years ago, the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center was made a reality and became the first major center opened in Iowa. With cutting-edge theater technology, a large glass-walled lobby and...

Students invest in Elevator Pitches

Sep 22, 2013

Imagine you’re going to the top floor in an elevator in New York City. You have an amazing idea and a wealthy potential investor walks into the elevator. All you have is your idea and a minute and a half...

UNI extends winning streak to 5

BEN LLOYD Sep 16, 2013

After a slow start to a season featuring ranked teams and a difficult travel schedule, the University of Northern Iowa volleyball team has found their groove. The Panthers extended their winning streak...

Recognizing hunger: speaker addresses how to be more in tune with your body

Sep 15, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa recently brought in award-winning dietician Evelyn Tribole to answer a question we all face: how do we really know if we are feeling hungry? Tribole gave the lecture "Make...

Serve as an ally

Sep 15, 2013

Since high school, I’ve considered myself an ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. From engaging in occasional social media debates and cheering at the drag show to volunteering...

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