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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

Summer slow for UNI athletics, busy for national stories

JAKE BEMIS Jun 20, 2013

Nothing is better than a beautiful summer’s day. The warm weather and sun make a perfect combination for happiness. Add in the smell of food on the grill and a cold beverage to go with it and you have...

Grit ‘n’ Glam: What’s your fashion philosophy?

DAVID POPE May 3, 2013

What's your fashion philosophy? Take the Grit 'n' Glam quiz to discover the ideology behind your look! 1. Your best friend doesn't like your new shoes. You keep them on anyway because:A. They're comfy...

UNI finishes 9th in MVC Championships

ALEX MILLER May 3, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa men’s golf team fell from a tie for sixth place after the first two rounds to finish in ninth place overall after the third round at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship...

It’s QUASH-ing time!

Apr 29, 2013

Students filled the West Gym on campus Friday night to participate in the Quest to Unravel Alzheimer’s Scavenger Hunt, a campus-wide event open to all students.“It’s super easy to get involved and to...

Pin Happy!: Stress less with fun finals crafts

AMANDA MERRITT Apr 25, 2013

As finals are nearing, it’s a perfect opportunity to take a study break and make a few crafts. The do-it-yourself pom-poms add a decorative touch to the dorm rooms, and the mason jar crafts can be used...

Bashing through the trolls

BETH MONNIER Apr 22, 2013

I have encountered a troll. No, not a hairy beast that lives under a bridge, but a creature that lurks in the murky corners of Internet forums, feeding off of the emotional distress of others.Trolls have...

I bid thee adieu

BRANDON POLL Apr 22, 2013

It has been a long time coming. People start as students and soon turn into graduates. With a little work, they become valued members of the workforce living the dream of holding a position related to...

Schon sets meet record at Redbird Spring Invitational

MAT MEYER Apr 22, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa track and field team traveled to Normal, Ill., where they competed in the Redbird Spring Invitational, the last meet until the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, this Wednesday....

Strayer-Wood Theatre brings spin on Shakespeare

ANDREW RUBENBAUER Apr 22, 2013

With the sound of crashing waves and Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” playing throughout Strayer-Wood Theatre, the sunny boardwalks of Venice Beach, Calif., began to stir with people. Residents and tourists...

Fun and discounts put the ‘O’ in WOW

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Apr 18, 2013

Women’s Outrageous Weekend, held April 26 and 27, will kick things up a notch on Main Street, giving its participants an entire weekend of shopping fun in downtown Cedar Falls.“We have our Girl’s Night...

Pipe bomb found in Cedar Falls

Apr 18, 2013

A day after the Boston Marathon attack, Cedar Falls Public Works employees found a pipe bomb in a storm drain by 2300 Royal Drive while working on clearing the storm drain.“We’re all thinking about Boston,”...

UNI speech team places 10th nationally for 2nd consecutive year

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Apr 18, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa Speech team worked hard at the American Forensics Association-National Individual Events Tournament in Hutchinson, Kan., earning a 10th-place finish nationally for the second...

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