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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

Justin Hines brings message of hope and optimism through performance

LUKE PALANDECH Mar 11, 2013

Friday, March 8, Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Hines performed a 17-song, two-hour acoustic set in a laid-back atmosphere at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.The atmosphere around the...

‘Clogging the System’ challenges social norms

ANDREW RUBENBAUER Mar 4, 2013

What started out as a scene between two businessmen in a conference room for a playwriting class became an hour-long play about two businessmen in a conference room... and poop.“Clogging the System”...

UNI’s SEXtet caps off the ‘Jazziest month of the year’

LUKE PALANDECH Mar 4, 2013

At the end of a long, dreary, snow-filled month, SEXtet provided the right kind of cool to end February, a month that featured many jazz performances from the University of Northern Iowa’s School of Music.Set...

KIRB CHECK: J’s: Top notch location, quantity, price … and ranch

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Feb 28, 2013

As a resident of Gold Falls Villa Apartments and a lover of hot beefs and breakfast for dinner, J’s Homestyle is incredibly too convenient sometimes. Ordering a BLT and cheese curds, walking the two minutes...

Gettin’ country in the Union

Feb 25, 2013

The tables in Maucker Union donned white-and-red checkered cloths last Wednesday night at Campus Activities Board's country-themed event.University of Northern Iowa Catering provided western-themed vittles...

He said, she said: asking your classmate out

What is the best way to turn a classmate into a first date?He said:First and foremost, if you are in a work group with this person in class you have the obvious advantage. Make sure it doesn’t take away...

Panther Plot to provide new opportunities for students

SAMANTHA EATON Feb 21, 2013

For any University of Northern Iowa students who are interested in gardening, helping the community and building relationships with others, a new student organization has sprouted into existence.The Panther...

Students, staff celebrate opening of military center

Feb 21, 2013

University of Northern Iowa students gathered Monday at the Military and Veteran Student Services office for an open house event. The event included a presentation about the services of the new office....

Grit ‘n’ Glam: Embrace your flabulosity

DAVID POPE Feb 18, 2013

Recently I was lucky enough to witness a friend of mine present a performance in which he openly admitted and embraced his “flabulosity.” Rather than letting the messages he received from others or from...

Kirb Check: Miss Wonderful brings a unique shopping experience to downtown

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Feb 18, 2013

When I first visited Miss Wonderful back in November, I wanted to get my paws on everything from the musical instrument-covered rocks glasses to the men’s shoes too big for my feet. I eventually did buy...

Grit ‘n’ Glam

David Pope Feb 11, 2013

Eight unconventional uses for items you already own!Repurpose these items and see a whole new wardrobe:1. Scarf ring as a bracelet: I remember the day I bought a new scarf and realized that the clear...

He said, she said: Valentine’s Day gift and date ideas

HE SAID:I have a crush and would like to start dating them.• Give your crush an Orange Crush and make a clever play on words (classic!)• Dinner and a movie proposition• Flash mobI'm in a new...

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