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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

On the prowl for things to do on campus?

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Aug 24, 2023

Classes are in session and students are hitting the books. But what do you do when you need a break from the library or your dorm room? UNI has plenty of opportunities for an evening out on campus, you...

NISG President Micaiah Krutsinger and Vice President Lizbeth Montalvo encourage students to make their voices heard this school year and to not be afraid of making mistakes.

Student government welcomes Panthers

Aug 24, 2023

Welcome back Panthers! On behalf of the Northern Iowa Student Government, we are happy to see you all back in classes – whether you are taking them online or in person. If you are new here, welcome to...

University President Mark Nook

A note from President Nook

Aug 24, 2023

Welcome to the University of Northern Iowa and congratulations on your acceptance to UNI.  We are excited that you will be joining the Panther family this year. UNI is committed to helping each student...

Students catch some relief from the heat in front of St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center on Tuesday by enjoying some walking tacos in the shade and getting misted by an inflatable dinosaur sprinkler.

Panthers sweat their paws off

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Aug 21, 2023

While the dog days of summer are technically over, Panthers are still trying to escape the heat during one of the hottest first weeks of classes in UNI history. The entire state of Iowa is under an...

After three years on the sports staff and one year as the Sports Editor, David Warrington says farewell.

Sports Editor says goodbye, farewell

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor Apr 26, 2023

My journey with the Northern Iowan started in August 2020. It was my first week on campus as a freshman and I was still trying to figure out life as a college student when I saw an email. Colin Horning,...

Former UNI provost Gloria Gibson was named as president of Northeastern Illinois University in March of 2018. She received a vote of no confidence in March of this year, just as she received a vote of no confidence in 2012 during her time at UNI.

Former UNI provost continues ‘no confidence’ streak at NEIU

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Apr 26, 2023

In December of 2008, Gloria Gibson was announced as the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University of Northern Iowa. On March 2, 2012, a vote of no confidence was passed by UNI faculty. In...

It was a monumental academic year for the Northern Iowan, especially during the 130th anniversary celebrations.

Koehler bids farewell as Managing Editor

EMMA KOEHLER, Managing Editor Apr 26, 2023

My time has come to say goodbye to the student publication that has built my journalism education here at UNI. I started at the Northern Iowan as a writer in the spring of 2021 and since then, I’ve taken...

The NI 2022-2023 staff went out to eat together at Los Cabos to celebrate their achievements together.

End of an Era: Benítez departs from the NI

NIXSON BENITEZ, Executive Editor Apr 26, 2023

The college search process and choosing the right fit was the hardest choice I have ever made in my life. I remember telling my voice coach Mary Anne Sims, also known as mama Sims, my official choice....

Remembering West Scheel

NI STAFF, NI Editors Apr 23, 2023

West Scheel was a UNI freshman described by loved ones as endlessly curious and creative. They were majoring in environmental science with minors in geology and hydrology. They were originally from Madison...

The UNI Climate Study, conducted in fall 2022, seeks to help understand interactions on campus, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. 3,329 responses were collected from across campus.

Climate study results released

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor Apr 23, 2023

This past week, the UNI Climate Study was released to the public. According to the Climate Study website, “Rankin Climate, LLC, an external consulting firm specializing in action-focused climate assessments,”...

The vandalism first appeared early last week. The name Mack Brightman was written on the lower abdomen of the lowest acrobat on the sculpture. The name has since been removed.

Acrobats sculpture vandalized, restored

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 19, 2023

Who is Mack Brightman? Why was his name scrawled in black marker across the lower abdomen of an acrobat on the sculpture in front of Redeker? This mysterious vandal and his intentions are unknown. According...

After an extensive interview and nomination process, UNI Wind Ensemble Director Danny Galyen has been inducted into the American Bandmasters Association, a national premier society for conducting and musicians.

UNI band director takes national stage

Grant Pedersen, Staff Writer Apr 19, 2023

By this time next year, the director of the UNI Wind Ensemble will have been officially inaugurated into a lifetime position with the nationally-based American Bandmasters Association. Danny Galyen has...

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