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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

Above is art created by the Open AI system DALL-E. Opinion columnist Kellie Stiles writes on why programs like this are striking fear into real artists.

Artificial Intelligence is killing art

KELLIE STILES, Opinion Columnist Apr 10, 2024

You’re scrolling through your favorite social media app when you stumble across some digital artwork that someone has posted. At first glance the piece is beautiful, depicting a realistically drawn woman...

Unlocking the RA experience

Unlocking the RA experience

Editor’s Note: This article is a follow-up to,“The R(A)eality of Being an RA'' published by the Northern Iowan in 2022. One of the contributors to this article is Bailey Klinkhammer, who served as...

 Kendall Lienemann and Paige German table in Maucker Union to promote the Rummage Rampage event coming to Maucker Union on April 15.

Rummage Rampage coming to campus

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 8, 2024

A thrifting paradise is coming to campus thanks to UNI students who are working to educate the campus community about the harmful effects of fashion waste.  UNI students Kendall Lienemann, Paige German,...

OneBuzz, a social media company founded for students by students, will be bringing a bar crawl to the Hill April 27.

Bar crawling for a cause

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Apr 6, 2024

The Hill is going to be busier than usual April 27, as OneBuzz, a social media company founded by University of Iowa students, is bringing an unofficial bar crawl to UNI. Over 250 people have already...

UNI students waiting to receive word on the 2024-25 Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) are having to wait longer than previous years due to the U.S. Department of Education’s updates to the program.

FAFSA Updates Cause Delays for UNI Students

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Mar 28, 2024

UNI students waiting to receive word on the 2024-25 Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) are having to wait longer than previous years due to the U.S. Department of Education’s updates to the program. The...

Keckeisen makes his entrance for his championship match on Saturday.

Keckeisen: King of 184 lbs.

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Writer Mar 27, 2024

After three years of falling short of an NCAA wrestling national championship, Parker Keckeisen finally sits atop the podium.  Keckeisen etched his name in the University of Northern Iowa’s record...

With the inclusion of esports in the Missouri Valley Conference, Panther Esports looks forward to more chances to engage with competitors in person.

Panther Esports boots up for the future

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Mar 27, 2024

From the Panther Esports gaming lounge in the tunnel between Maucker Union and Lang Hall, students gather in between classes for a quick game of Rock Band or NBA 2K. However, freshman and Panther Esports...

After his time as an editor of UNI’s student newspaper, Magee went on to have an extensive career launching the
Pulitzer Prize-winning Albuquerque Tribune. Later on, he invented and patented the parking meter.

100 years ago, a former Northern Iowan editor exposed political scandal

Jack McElroy, Guest Columnist Mar 27, 2024

A century ago, a UNI alum and former editor of UNI’s student newspaper entered a congressional hearing room, met the skeptical eyes of the senators seated around the table, and blew the lid off the Teapot...

Members of UNIs Swordfighting Club prepare for battle on Lawther Field.

En garde with UNI’s sword fighting club

HOPE JACOBS Mar 27, 2024

The University of Northern Iowa is home to many extracurricular clubs –– one of which is the university’s Swordfighting Club. Created around 2012, UNI’s sword fighting club has grown in the past...

Uthe’s experience at UNI with SAR Improv and UNI Theater helped paved the way to his current profession of Education Administrative Associate for the Children’s Theater Company.

UNI alum brings theater to kids

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Mar 20, 2024

From UNI to Minneapolis, there is no denying Carson Uthe is at home in the theater.  A 2023 alum, Uthe majored in communication and minored in theater. He is now the education administrative associate...

Violations noted for some Cedar Falls restaurants

Violations noted for some Cedar Falls restaurants

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Mar 20, 2024

Food inspectors regularly visit restaurants to ensure they are adhering to state code when it comes to cleanliness and food safety.  The findings are reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections,...

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