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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Students in UNIs African Union talk with President Nook about perceived inaction from UNI after Trumps alleged s---hole countries comments.

President Nook meets with African Union

CALEB STEKL, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

President Nook spoke to UNI’s African Union (AU) Tuesday, Feb. 27 in the State College Room of Maucker Union to discuss UNI’s lack of response to President Trump’s comments regarding “s---hole...

NISO does West Side Story at Spotlight Series

NISO does ‘West Side Story’ at Spotlight Series

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Mar 5, 2018

The phrase “orchestra concert” rarely calls to mind the image of an entire ensemble snapping and chanting “mambo!” But that’s just what the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) did at their...

The wall outside the ITC collapsed, but it is not integral to the building structure. Russell Roth, however, commented that some internal walls are buckling in an interview with the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.

Outside wall collapses at ITC

SKYLER SCHRUM, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

A brick wall at the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) building collapsed this past Tuesday, Feb. 27. The building, constructed in the 1970s, has been in need of attention and renovation,  according...

Opinion columnist Brenna Wolfe offers a few ideas that she says will improve the Health Center, making it more accessible for students.

Health center needs more changes

BRENNA WOLFE, Opinion Columnist Mar 5, 2018

The Student Health Center has made some great changes and additions to better serve our students in the past few years. I applaud their efforts. Great new additions include: 1) The new support groups...

UNI Student Wellness Services offers students advice on how best to stay safe during spring break.

How best to stay safe during spring break

Guest Column Mar 5, 2018

Editor’s note: the following guest column was submitted by UNI Student Wellness Services. Are you looking to jet off to somewhere tropical, road trip down south with friends or are just looking to...

The original play Live Thy Neighbor premiered this past weekend at UNI. There were performances March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Interpreters Theatre in Lang Hall.

‘Neighbor’ play features excellent acting

SARAH HOFMEYER, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

Neighbors: they park in the wrong spot, play their music too loudly and have elephant feet. Despite this, do we have an obligation to know and love our neighbors? “Live Thy Neighbor,” written and...

Panther Portrait: UNI Dance Marathon 7th Annual Big Event

Panther Portrait: UNI Dance Marathon 7th Annual Big Event

KIRBY DAVIS, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

A sea of orange flooded into the Maucker Union this past Saturday when UNI Dance Marathon hosted their seventh annual “Big Event.” All the money raised by UNI Dance Marathon supports the Iowa Stead...

The exhibit Changing the Station: Women in the Golden Age of Broadcasting opened in the UNI Museum on March 2.

‘Women in the Golden Age of Broadcasting’

BLAIR HINES, Staff Writer Mar 5, 2018

Last Friday, March 2, students had an opportunity to witness the opening of the exhibit “Changing the Station: Women in the Golden Age of Radio,” in honor of Women’s History Month. The UNI Museum,...

UNI won one game before losing their second in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament this past weekend. Klint Carlson (2) scored nine points in the first game.

UNI wins one in MVC tournament

DYLAN PADY, Sports Editor | [email protected] Mar 5, 2018

The men’s basketball team earned three consecutive victories over Valparaiso, Missouri State and Evansville to conclude the regular season. UNI has played Evansville twice prior to this game, with...

News editor Jacob Madden provides his take on recent hero changes made to Overwatch.

Overwatch hero changes seen as improvement

JACOB MADDEN, News Editor | [email protected] Mar 5, 2018

Overwatch has continued to capture the attention of players and spectators as Stage 2 of Overwatch League (OWL) play continues. While some have taken issue with how Blizzard has handled hero changes over...

Vice presidential candidate Kristen Ahart and presidential candidate Drew Stensland wait in anticipation for the election results.

NISG to have runoff presidential election

CLINTON OLSASKY and JOSHUA DAUSENER Mar 1, 2018

The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential election is heading to a second round after no ticket was able to secure a majority of the vote in this week’s election. NISG election rules...

Dietition and eating disorders expert Jessica Setback talks about body positivity in her Stop Bullying Your Body presentation.

Students hear how to stop bullying their body

AMELIA DUAX, Staff Writer Mar 1, 2018

Students had the opportunity to eat healthy food and hear about how to ‘Stop Bullying Your Body’ Tuesday night in the Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom. The UNI Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness...

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