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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

UNI women’s golf finishes in season-best 4th place

ALEX MILLER Apr 8, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa women’s golf team finished in a tie for fourth place and put three golfers in the top 10 individually at the Bradley Invitational this past weekend. The team tied with...

High energy, high hair and high sass at 2013 Drag Ball

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Apr 5, 2013

All eyes were on Courtney Michaels at the start of Tuesday night’s drag show as she made nothing short of a grand entrance, wrapped in a rainbow boa that drew attention to her far-from-conservatively...

UNI ties for 11th place in Arkansas

ALEX MILLER Apr 5, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa men’s golf team finished in a tie for 11th place at the Arkansas State University Red Wolf Intercollegiate Tuesday in Jonesboro, Ark. The team shot a combined 903, which...

Grit ‘n’ Glam: Tips from a drag queen

DAVID POPE Apr 1, 2013

In honor of Pride Week at the University of Northern Iowa, take some tips from Iva Fetish, my drag alter ego, because who knows better than a queen?• Eyebrows can transform your face: One of the main...

Kirb Check: Stew’s is Main Street’s secret weapon

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Apr 1, 2013

Tucked behind Simpson’s Furniture is a gemstone of a little shop called Stew’s. Young entrepreneur Emma Steffens opened the vintage shop back in November. As a full-time student with a fianc? who played...

Picking up a drink? Put the keys down

MADISON McKONE Apr 1, 2013

What can you do with 53 minutes? Bake a cake? Watch your favorite television drama? Take a nap? The list is endless, though I don’t suppose dying would be a top contender. However, when it comes to drinking...

Panel tackles the idea of the ‘modern family’

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Mar 28, 2013

With Women’s History Month coming to a close, students in Ruth Chananie-Hill’s feminist theories in the social sciences class have planned and implemented a variety a campus programs throughout the month,...

Panthers fall in second round of WNIT

RILEY UBBEN Mar 28, 2013

With a win against Indiana State University in the quarterfinals and a semifinals loss to Wichita State University in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, the University of Northern Iowa was able...

Pin Happy!: Sweet Easter treats

AMANDA MERRITT Mar 28, 2013

Welcome back from spring break! After having a week off of school, it can be difficult to stay focused. Try to stay motivated for the last weeks of school and reward yourself with a sweet treat once in...

The dragon is not a metaphor

Mar 28, 2013

As a college student, I’m required to do quite a bit of reading. I’ve had to read chapters in textbooks, articles from online publications, full-length fiction and nonfiction books and so on and so forth.With...

Pin Happy!: Shake it up in the dining centers

AMANDA MERRITT Mar 14, 2013

Do you ever get bored of the same old thing at the dining centers? Well, now is your chance to be creative and try something new! Try a bagel gone bananas or a tasty snack with hummus and cucumber. Both...

Grit ‘n’ Glam: Get yourself some spring break beauty!

DAVID POPE Mar 11, 2013

Whether you’re on a vacation to the tropics or just on a stay-cation at your hometown’s nearest pool, make sure to pack your beach tote with these spring break beauty basics!• Sunscreen: I know,...

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