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Northern Iowan

Nearly 120 students gathered at the Campanile on Wednesday, August 22 for a candlelight vigil for those who have gone missing, including Mollie Tibbetts and Jake Wilson.

Students gather for candlelight vigil

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected] Aug 27, 2018

Under the bright moonlight of a quiet evening, a crowd of approximately 120 UNI students gathered at the campanile Wednesday night to hold a vigil honoring the lives of Mollie Tibbetts, Jake Wilson, and...

The UNI Gallery of Art is presenting Thats So Gay: An Exploration of Homophobia and Camp in Art.

‘That’s So Gay’ art exhibition

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Aug 27, 2018

The UNI Gallery of Art will present “That’s So Gay: An Exploration of Homophobia and Camp in Art,” a permanent collection exhibition curated by art history professor Charles Adelman and Gallery Director...

LTE: midterm elections matter

LTE: midterm elections matter

Letter to the Editor Aug 27, 2018

Editors Note: the following letter to the editor was submitted by Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing at UNI. In November of 2014, the vast majority of citizens saw no need to vote because...

Directed by Spike Lee, BlacKkKlansman premiered on Aug. 10, 2018. The movie features John David Washington as Detective Ron Stallworth and Adam Driver as Detective Flip Zimmerman.

Lee makes comeback with ‘BlacKkKlansman’

HUNTER FRIESEN Aug 27, 2018

Spike Lee has always been an outspoken director when it comes to civil rights. His no-holds-barred mentality put him on the map in 1989 with “Do the Right Thing,” and again in 1992  for his epic biopic...

Panther Portrait: Welcome Home Concert

Panther Portrait: Welcome Home Concert

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Aug 27, 2018

On Friday, Aug. 24, the UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club performed their fourth annual “Welcome Home” concert in Lang Auditorium. They sang classics like “Victory March” and “Brothers Sing On.” The...

Despite rainy weather, hundreds of students gathered in the Maucker Union on Monday, Aug. 20 for food and entertainment hosted by the newly renamed Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.

Collaboration revamps CME BBQ

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Aug 27, 2018

After moving the event to the Maucker Union to avoid the rain; the Welcome Back Barbeque was in full swing with food, games, performances and a DJ to keep the dance floor moving on Monday, Aug. 20. “It...

Democratic figure Jason Kander visited UNI to encourage young people to vote.

Kander hosts voting event

JOSHUA DAUSENER, Copy Editor | [email protected] Aug 27, 2018

“Eat your vegetables and vote,” national Democratic figure and potential 2020 presidential contender Jason Kander told a crowd of about two-dozen students on Thursday evening in the Elm Room in the...

Quarterback Eli Dunne (14) scrambles during a home game last season. He threw for 26 touchdowns and 2,704 yards in 2017.

Panthers look to build off last season’s success

WILLIAM RIEPE, Sports Writer Aug 27, 2018

August in Cedar Falls means welcoming returning students and newcomers alike. Fall also means that UNI football will soon again be reved up and ready to go. After an 8-5 season from the Panthers last...

15 Tips for Freshmen

15 Tips for Freshmen

SARAH RITONDALE, Staff Writer Aug 23, 2018

There is 24-hour study space upstairs in the Union Quesadilla Friday’s are the best thing on Earth Get Involved as much as you can Get to know the people in your hall and try not to go home...

Richard Leipold, senior movement and exercise science major, taught East Coast swing and waltz lessons for UNI Ballroom/Swings annual Welcome Ball last Saturday, Aug. 18. UNI Ballroom/Swing provides free lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8 P.M.

Ballroom/Swing Club hosts Welcome Ball

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Aug 23, 2018

Students and community members danced the night away on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the UNI Ballroom/Swing Club’s fifth annual Welcome Ball. About 50 people gathered in the Maucker Union Ballroom for lessons...

Gov. Reynolds signs tax cuts bill

Gov. Reynolds signs tax cuts bill

JOSHUA DAUSENER, Copy Editor | [email protected] Aug 23, 2018

Several weeks after the conclusion of the spring 2018 semester, Iowa Republican governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill that slashes Iowans’ state tax revenue. The governor penned the legislation into law...

In May, Governor Reynolds signed the fetal heartbeat bill, which has been held due to numerous pending lawsuits.

Heartbeat bill faces lawsuits

ALLISON MAZZARELLA, Staff Writer Aug 23, 2018

Back in May, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the ‘fetal heartbeat’ bill, which contains strict restrictions on women seeking abortions if a fetal heartbeat has been detected after an ultrasound.    The...

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