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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Art faculty present solo exhibitions

Art faculty present solo exhibitions

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Aug 30, 2018

Solo exhibitions by two professors in the art department are currently on view in the UNI Gallery of Art. “Drop Shadow” by Aaron Wilson, printmaking professor, and “Visions” by Noah Doely, assistant...

Soccer wins against Colorado State

Soccer wins against Colorado State

ELIOT CLOUGH, Sports Writer Aug 30, 2018

The UNI women’s soccer team headed west to Colorado this last weekend, competing against the University of Wyoming Cowgirls as well as the Colorado State University Rams. In the first game of the two...

The Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Waterloo is hosting a special speaker for two of their upcoming High Holidays.

Local synagogue welcomes all for High Holidays

NICOLE BAXTER, Staff Writer Aug 30, 2018

With the commencement of the fall semester, both returning and new students are met with droves of diverse organizations to join or events to attend. In addition to searching for involvement opportunities...

Opinion columnist Albie Nicol honors Senator John McCain, admiring his dignity, patriotism and willingness to cross party lines for what he believed in.

McCain had passion for unity

ALBIE NICOL, Opinion Columnist Aug 30, 2018

I’d say I’m pretty liberal when it comes down to it. I was raised by two amazing individuals who believed in our nation, our politicians and the democratic system.  They ingrained in me the values...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the gradual tuition increase over the past four years and how it affects social mobility.

University tuition increase affects social mobility

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Aug 30, 2018

Why are you at college? Education, development, fun, partying, finding a lifelong partner? Those are some of the many reasons students list for attending college. Social mobility is probably the biggest...

The Center for Multicultural Education is now the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, & Social Justice and is home to Multicultural Education Services, Gender and Sexuality Services, and Military and Veteran Student Services.

Check DIS out: CME has new name

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer Aug 30, 2018

The  Center  for Multicultural Education (CME) has not only changed its name, but the entire dynamic of how it approaches student inclusion. The newly renamed Office of Diversity, Inclusion, & Social...

CAB will be hosting a pop culture gameshow on Thursday, Aug 30 at 8 p.m. in the Maucker Union Ballroom.

CAB to host pop culture game show

ALLISON MAZZARELLA, Staff Writer Aug 30, 2018

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will be bringing a game show event to the Maucker Union Ballroom on Aug. 30.  The event, Pop Culture Clash, will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. and feature question- based...

The Sixth Annual UNI Harvest Festival on Thursday, August 30th from 5 to 7 p.m. will feature free food and music.

UNI Harvest Festival prepares for 6th year

PEYTON HUSMANN, Staff Writer Aug 30, 2018

This Thursday, Aug. 30, the UNI Student Garden, along with the Student Green Fund, will be putting on the Sixth Annual UNI Harvest Festival. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Panther Plot...

The 2018 NFL season kicks off Thursday, September 6, as the Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL season kickoff one week away

PRESTON JENSEN, Sports Writer Aug 30, 2018

Since Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4, football fans have anticipated the return of the next NFL season.  This year’s offseason was full of several major free agency transactions, and a talented draft class. ...

The UNI womens cross country team took second place at last years MVC championship meet.

UNI cross country prepares for 2018 season

EMMETT LYNCH, Sports Writer Aug 30, 2018

The UNI cross country program is lacing up for its 2018 season. On the women’s side, the Panthers are leaning towards another successful season. They are coming off a year that saw the program's highest...

Over the summer, UNI switched from serving Pepsi products on campus to Coca Cola products.

UNI switched from Pepsi to Coke

AMELIA DUAX, Staff Writer Aug 27, 2018

Students and faculty back on campus  this fall may have noticed a significant change, specifically in the dining centers, vending machines and food courts. Over the summer, UNI switched from carrying...

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