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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

UNLV Shooting Suspect was Former Instructor at UNI

UNLV Shooting Suspect was Former Instructor at UNI

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Dec 7, 2023

Anthony Polito, the 67-year-old accused of a deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), worked in UNI's Department of Management for a short period from 2000-2001.  According to...

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Students Destress During Dead Week with SWS

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Students Destress During Dead Week with SWS

Mahedi Islam, Photographer Dec 7, 2023

With Dead Week in full swing and finals looming next week, Student Wellness Services (SWS) provided some much needed de-stressing activities in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. Students were able to interact...

United Faculty calls out use of funds

United Faculty calls out use of funds

NI STAFF, NI Editors Dec 6, 2023

A report released during the Nov. 15 Board of Regents meeting revealed that UNI shifted nearly $1.06 million from General University Support Funds to cover UNI Athletics deficits over the past two years Based...

The Imagine College Hill! Vision Plan was rescinded by the City Council,
overturning Mayor Rob Green’s veto of thier original decision. Council
members cited the plan to being too broad in terms of area covered and
the number of recommendations.

City Council rescinds College Hill Vision Plan

NOAH HACKBART, Staff Writer Dec 6, 2023

Editor’s note: Noah Hackbart currently serves as the Director of Governmental Relations for Northern Iowa Student Government.  At their Nov. 20 meeting at City Hall, the Cedar Falls City Council...

Jahner and her prize-winning ram, Gypsy King, or GK, competed at the NAILE show in which her and GK championed. Dorsets are judged based off of weight, height, and color.

Panther Profile: UNI student champions at lamb showing

HOPE SCHULTE, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer Dec 5, 2023

That’s showbiz! When thinking of this popular phrase, many people may think of the entertainment industry. However, for someone like Ella Jahner, a different type of show business is much more of...

The Multimodal Transportation Center provides parking for B pass holders.

To park or not to park?

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2023

UNI students know all too well the dreadful feeling of seeing a rectangular orange parking ticket on their car door or tucked under the windshield after class but, never fear, the battle between UNI’s...

En la imagen arriba es estudiante de primera generación, Jesús Lizarraga-
Estrada, quien es el Director de Éxito y Retención Estudiantil.
Pictured above is first-generation college student, Jesús Lizarraga-Estrada, who is the Director of Student Success and Retention.

Jesús Lizarraga-Estrada iniciado en el Iowa Latino Hall of Fame

KARINA ORTIZ, Spanish Editor Nov 29, 2023

El Iowa Latino Hall of Fame fue creado por el Iowa Commision of Latino Affairs, que es una organización que ayuda a reconocer a individuos Latiné que son modelos a imitar quienes ayudan a mejorar la...

The new Botanical Center Fund for Excellence will help support student projects and equipment for the facility.

Botanical Center leaves blossoming legacy

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2023

The UNI Botanical Center hopes to expand its goals through the new Botanical Center Fund for Excellence, created by Gaylord Stauffer, a member of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls community.  “We’re primarily...

The Students for Sensible Drug Policy chapter at UNI is the first one in
Iowa. The international organization has over 300 chapters in 32 different
countries.

Students advocate for drug education

KORBYN RYAN, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2023

“I don’t know about you, but in high school my drug education basically consisted of ‘don’t do it,’” says Elijah Switzer, a junior here at UNI. Switzer founded a Students for Sensible Drug...

Plain White Ts rock GBPAC

Plain White T’s rock GBPAC

Nov 19, 2023

Hosted by the Campus Activities Board, the Plain White T's, best known for their 2006 hit song "Hey There Delilah" visited campus Nov. 15 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

A student holds up a handmade sign in support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.

Regents approve DEI recommendations

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Nov 19, 2023

After two days of student protests, six months of review from a regent DEI Study Group and a lengthy discussion by regent members, the Iowa Board of Regents (BOR) voted to approve the recommendations made...

Students express support for DEI program in protest

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Nov 15, 2023

As the Campanile bells struck noon, UNI student Archer Trip took the stand in front of a growing group of students on steps leading to The Commons. Armed with a small pride flag, a pair of aviator sunglasses...

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