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Northern Iowan

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...

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a 2.8% hike in tuition, increasing in-state tuition from $7,456 to $7,665.

Board of Regents approve tuition hike

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

The cost of attending UNI has once again increased. The Iowa Board of Regents recently approved increasing UNI in-state undergraduate tuition to $7,665 from the 2017 academic year rate of $7,456; a 2.8...

Democratic heavyweight to visit UNI

Democratic heavyweight to visit UNI

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

Jason Kander, a prominent figure in Democratic national politics, is set to visit UNI this evening. Kander previously held office in the Missouri House of Representatives and as Missouri’s Secretary...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe discusses the difference between predatory and ethical recruitment tactics used by student organizations.

Predatory recruiting is harmful

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Aug 23, 2018

As the fall semester opens and students are returning to campus, the season of student organization recruitment begins. This can be a fun time where new students can explore their interests and meet...

Opinion columnist Sam King discusses the future of solar farms and the use of sustainable energy around the world.

Future of solar power is bright

SAM KING, Opinion Columnist Aug 23, 2018

Many people use a lot of electricity. I know that I’m usually surprised when I get my electricity bill at the end of every month. Unfortunately, our world is slipping into an energy crisis which is due...

Students enjoyed games and food at the Panther Block PAWty on Main Street and College Hill on Friday, Aug. 17.

Main Street, College Hill welcome students

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Aug 23, 2018

The sidewalks on College Hill and Main Street were teeming with new students Friday, Aug. 17, as Welcome Week festivities were underway. Students were given wristbands as they entered the designated “Panther...

The UNI Varsity Mens Glee Club will be holding their fourth annual Welcome Home concert in Lang Hall Auditorium on Friday, Aug. 24 at 6 P.M.

Glee Club to hold Welcome Back Concert

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Aug 23, 2018

At 6 P.M. on Friday, Aug. 24, the UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club will perform their fourth annual Welcome Home concert. The concert will be  held in Lang Auditorium and last approximately one hour. “We...

Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live

Panther Portrait: Maucker Union Live

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

On Friday night, Aug. 18, new and returning students alike flocked to the Union to enjoy Maucker Union Live, a late-night UNI Now event. Live music was provided by Amelia and Vince Gotera of the father-daughter...

Nick Nurse (right) was hired as the ninth head coach of the NBAs Toronto Raptors on June 14, 2018. He graduated from UNI in 1989.

Smith, Nurse headline Panthers summer highlights

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected] Aug 23, 2018

The 2018-2019 school year is officially underway, and while know it, so is the sports season. While a handful of teams have begun practices and some have already faced competition, the UNI athletic program...

Volleyball prepares to build off preseason success

Volleyball prepares to build off preseason success

EMMETT LYNCH, Sports Writer Aug 23, 2018

The record setting UNI volleyball team is gearing up for another successful season. After topping the Missouri Valley Conference’s 2018 preseason poll, the Panthers are ready to get back under the lights....

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