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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

TK cycles to power a smoothie bicycle. Along with this, a dunk tank, free snacks, music provided by KULT and a STAT booth were present.

NISG bash makes a splash

JACOB MADDEN, News Editor | [email protected] Apr 25, 2016

The sun shone out of the stormy clouds on Thursday, just in time for the NISG Panther Bash. The event was located outside the main doors of the Union, and featured free snacks for finals week studying,...

Dione D. Sommerville, current vice president of student affairs at Bloomberg University of Pennsylvania, spoke at an open forum April 14 in Sabin Hall

VP open forums continue

SYDNEY KUNZ, Staff Writer Apr 25, 2016

The search for a new vice president of student affairs has been narrowed down to five candidates by the vice president of student affairs search committee. The selected candidate will hold several roles...

Free Speech

Free Speech

NICK FISHER and CLINTON OLSASKY Apr 21, 2016

Whether it’s a racial slur casually tossed around on campus or a racially charged comment in the classroom, limiting speech is up for debate at UNI. Does a potentially hurtful comment stimulate dialogue...

The LGBT* Center, housed in the upper level of the Maucker Union, provides a safe space on campus for LGBT* students

LGBT* voice concern over bills

JACOB MADDEN, News Editor | [email protected] Apr 21, 2016

Since Indiana passed House Bill 101, also known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, issues concerning the LGBT* community and their rights have received increased visibility in the media. Multiple...

Bourbon Street to be replaced

Bourbon Street to be replaced

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Apr 18, 2016

Bourbon Street, the Mardi Gras-themed restaurant in downtown Cedar Falls owned by Barmuda companies, closed down after being in business for 13 years. However, a new restaurant is set to take its place. One...

Mayim Bialik, who spoke in the GBPAC on April 11, has been nominated for four Emmys, though President Ruud mistakenly announced she had been nominated for three. Bialik later corrected him in good humor

Bialik gives ‘bang’-up lecture

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Apr 18, 2016

At the start of Mayim Bialik’s lecture on Monday, April 11, she could not help but correct the blunder President Bill Ruud made when introducing her as a three-time Emmy nominated actress, when she has...

Members of the UNI 7 and other students activists from the 1970s returned to campus at the Brave Student Voices event, held on April 12.

Past students activists call for change

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Apr 18, 2016

The UNI 7 was a group of student activists in the 1970’s who fought for the creation of a black culture house on campus. Because of a staged sit-in, they faced academic probation and some were arrested...

Relay for Life started at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, and ended at midnight the same night. Relay for Life raised $78,546 after the event continued to raise money.

Relay for Life

KATIE BAUGHMAN, Campus Life Editor Apr 14, 2016

Pickle spitting contests, Zumba dancing and a musical performance from the Brazilian 2Wins all in the name of fighting cancer were just a few of the events that took place at the Carnival of Hope, also...

CDO search under way

CLINTON OLSASKY, Executive Editor | [email protected] Apr 14, 2016

Amidst concerns regarding racial discrimination on campus, administration announced last year UNI would be hiring a Chief Diversity Officer. Since this initial announcement, a national search for the...

VP search ongoing

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Apr 14, 2016

The Vice President of Student Affairs Search Committee, consisting of 15 members representing an array of students and faculty, has narrowed down the search for the new vice president of student affairs...

Pulitzer Prize - winning author Sonia Nazario recently visited UNI to discuss her book, Enriques Journey

Acclaimed author at UNI

SHEBLY WELSCH, Staff Writer Apr 14, 2016

The upcoming elections have pushed immigration to the forefront of the news. But, what this recent coverage often lacked is the human touch. On Monday, April 12, author and Pulitzer Prize winner Sonia...

Teacher Education seeks input

Teacher Education seeks input

JACOB MADDEN, News Editor | [email protected] Apr 11, 2016

UNI has long been thought of as a leader in teacher education, both in Iowa and across the nation. In the fall of 2015, the Board of Regents tasked UNI with developing a strategic plan for the work it...

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