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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

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...

In ‘Convict,’ jailbirds sing song of prison reform from behind bars

ANDREW RUBENBAUER Feb 7, 2013

As the lights dimmed and the at-capacity audience began to take their seats, a low, drum-like chain gang cadence began to build outside of the auditorium. The theater soon filled with laughter, insults...

Are you Grit or Glam?

DAVID POPE Feb 4, 2013

Find out where on the spectrum you fall!1. You’re more likely to be blown over by:a) the fierceness of RuPaul.b) the mixed patterns of Sarah Jessica Parker.c) a pair of vintage Doc Martins...

Kalin and Schonhardt lead Panthers over Purple Aces 75-65

RILEY UBBEN Feb 4, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team defeated the University of Evansville Purple Aces 75-65 Saturday night in Cedar Falls. The Panthers (10-11, 5-4 MVC) shot a scorching 54 percent...

The basketball season is far from over

JAKE BEMIS Feb 4, 2013

It’s strange how much one game can make such a big difference in sports. Just a few days ago, after the University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team had lost back-to-back games to Indiana State...

Kaleidoscope Series presents Rosa Parks play to children for MLK Day

ANDREW RUBENBAUER Jan 31, 2013

In Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 1, 1955 started out as an ordinary day.That is, until a tired Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat up for a white man, an offense for which she was arrested.Charged for violating...

UNI Singers strive for vocal excellence

LUKE PALANDECH Jan 31, 2013

Ask a random University of Northern Iowa student in Maucker Union to name a singing group at this college and they are likely to say Men’s Glee Club.UNI Singers may not be the most well-known group at...

UNI students beating hunger one t-shirt at a time

KIRSTEN TJOSSEM Jan 31, 2013

University of Northern Iowa students will show their support for more than just the men’s basketball team during the game against the Missouri State Bears on Tuesday, Feb. 5.Sporting “beat hunger” shirts,...

Panther women unable to turn up heat on Creighton

RILEY UBBEN Jan 28, 2013

The University of Northern Iowa women’s basketball team lost a low-scoring battle to Creighton University on Saturday by a score of 54-40. The Panthers (8-10, 3-3 MVC) scored a season low in points while...

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