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David W. Wilson shakes hands with UNI President Mark Nook at a ceremony Friday morning celebrating Wilsons $25 million donation to the College of Business.

$25 million donation opens new chapter for College of Business

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Oct 21, 2023

Students, faculty and community members gathered on the South Curris lawn Friday morning to celebrate a Panther success story and a step in a new direction for business education. 1970 UNI alum David...

184-pound wrestler, Parker Keckeisen, competes in last year’s home meet
against Iowa State. Over these past few months as the team was forced
to change training facilities, he says the team has come together and has
each others’ backs.

No derailing the Panther Train

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Oct 18, 2023

It was bittersweet news for the wrestling community when UNI recently announced the proposition for a new wrestling training facility to be built after the historic West Gym was vacated this past July. “I’m...

The Rave Guardian app is meant to serve as a more practical public safety tool in this day and age. It includes a call directory to various area resources, the ability to call UNI Police or 911 with the touch of a button and safety timers, which prompt a check-in from the user’s family or friends when the timer expires.

Keeping Panthers safe and informed

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Oct 18, 2023

At the end of September, UNI Public Safety released its annual Security and Fire Safety Report, publishing summaries and statistics from the 2022 calendar year regarding safety at UNI. The report is...

A rootin’ tootin’ time

A rootin’ tootin’ time

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Oct 18, 2023

Yee haw! The University of Northern Iowa 2023 Panther Homecoming will be a rootin’ tootin’ time with plenty of fun and spirit for all. Tuesday officially kicked off 2023’s Homecoming Week with the...

The City Council and Mayoral debates were moderated by Jayme Renfro, a University of Northern Iowa political science professor and Andy Milone, a City Government Reporter for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.

Cedar Falls’ candidates debate and discuss issues

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN and MALLORY SCHMITZ Oct 15, 2023

Community members and UNI students gathered in anticipation this past Wednesday at Cedar Falls’ City Hall to witness a debate between the candidates for Cedar Falls City Council and Mayor. The debate...

Panthers Against Hunger provides
a new opportunity for students to
donate up to 20 dining dollars to
help provide other students with a
hot meal.

Supporting students one meal at a time

JO BRAHMS, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2023

The Dean of Students, the Panther Pantry, and the UNI Dining Department are bringing a new support system for students in need to campus. Aptly named Panthers Against Hunger, the program looks to combat...

A snapshot from a UNITheatre production. While the Theatre Department felt the sting of low enrollment and hiring freezes from the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is hopeful and looking to the future.

New Theatre Department Head brings fresh outlook

JEFFERY JONES, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2023

Following the 2020-2021 academic year, two faculty members left the University of Northern Iowa Theatre Department and a hiring freeze prevented replacements. This caused concern amongst students and staff...

A total of 1,214 students of color are enrolled at UNI this year, which is 13.5% of the total student population.

UNI student body most diverse in 147-year history

JEFFERY JONES, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2023

Diversity proves to be a strong priority for staff and students alike at the University of Northern Iowa. The 2023-2024 school year boasts its highest percentage of students of color in the school’s...

Blazing the trail

Blazing the trail

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Oct 11, 2023

From the heights of Pictured Rocks to the depths of the Grand Canyon, the UNI Outdoors Adventures trips are back in action, offering student-led trips to help students experience the outdoors.  Courtney...

During his report, President Mark Nook presented UNI’s enrollment numbers, graduation rates, as well as the state
appropriations request, which would fund a number of programs including the community partnership program.

Funding, facilities reports, protests and more

NOAH HACKBART, Staff Writer Oct 4, 2023

Editor’s note: Noah Hackbart currently serves as the Director of Governmental Relations for Northern Iowa Student Government. In two days of packed meetings, the Board of Regents, the governing body...

A visitor to the gallery looks upon a print of Scott Ross’s sketch “Church
of St. Nicholas the Miraculous.” The Ukrainian church was attacked by
Russian forces on Feb. 27. The print is for sale, all proceeds going to
support the Ukrainian students at UNI.

Art exhibition supports Ukrainian students

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Oct 4, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 29, members of the UNI community came together to celebrate eight UNI freshmen who are over an ocean away from their homes. The UNI Gallery of Art hosted the opening of an exhibition of...

Evelyn Green went through a thorough audition process before stepping in
to the role of feature twirler. Panther Marching Band Director Justin Mertz
said that her confidence made her a “striking” candidate.

Born to twirl

OLIVIA BRUNSTING, Staff Writer Oct 4, 2023

On Sept. 9, the Panther Marching Band wowed the audience with their out-of-this-world show, powerful music and countless new faces. Among the fresh faces was one person in particular who stood out with...

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