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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

Panthers chased down by the Salukis, swept 0-3

Panthers chased down by the Salukis, swept 0-3

JACOB POTTER Apr 29, 2019

The power of the Southern Illinois softball team proved to be too much for UNI as they went 0-3 against the Salukis over the weekend, placing the Panthers at 22-22 for the season. Senior outfielder Courtney...

NBA Playoff predictions, Warriors fall in semis

NBA Playoff predictions, Warriors fall in semis

PATRICK HANSEN Apr 29, 2019

It has been two weeks and here we are, finally through with the first round of the NBA playoffs. Round one started out with two milestones with the Brooklyn Nets notching their first playoff win since...

Tropical Celebration 2019

Tropical Celebration 2019

LEZIGA BARIKOR, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Apr 25, 2019

Tropical wear and sandals were required for this year’s Tropical Celebration Day (TC Day) on campus. UNI President Mark Nook issued a Presidential Proclamation on April 18, setting Monday, April 22...

ISA presents Spring Diversity Showcase

ISA presents Spring Diversity Showcase

ELIZABETH KELSEY, News Editor Apr 25, 2019

Maucker Union Coffeehouse was abuzz with bright colors and international flags on Monday evening, April 22, as the UNI International Student Association (ISA) presented their annual Spring Diversity Showcase. “It’s...

Scene D, a local independent theatre project, presents its second full production “The Christians”, which will be held at Rock & Bach Studios, located at 1509 Rainbow Dr., formerly Calvary Baptist Church. Performances will take place from April 25-28 at 7 p.m.

Scene D presents “The Christians”

SYDNEY HAUER, Executive Editor | [email protected] Apr 25, 2019

Associate Professor of English Grant Tracey portrays a pastor having a crisis of faith in an upcoming theatre production, “The Christians.” It is put on by independent theatre project “Scene D”...

Opinion Columnist Caleb Stekl discusses the potential funding cut by the Student Fees Committee of NISG which would eliminate Panther Safe Ride and the Panther Shuttle. Stekl argues that public transportation is a right and not a privilege and that students who disagree with the cut should write letters and petition.

Stand up for public transportation

CALEB STEKL, Opinion Columnist Apr 25, 2019

Last week, the Student Fees Committee (SFC) of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) approved a motion that would cut funding for the Panther Shuttle and Panther Safe Ride from the student fees appropriations...

Several performance groups within the UNI School of Music are collaborating to present Beethovens Symphony No. 9 Choral on Sunday, April 28 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

School of Music to perform Beethoven’s 9th

ANNA FLANDERS, Staff Writer Apr 25, 2019

Approximately 270 students, faculty and alumni from the UNI School of Music will join forces to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 “Choral” in the Great Hall of Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts...

Theatre major Brittany Starr tells the story of her ancestor Belle Starr in her production titled Bandit Queen, showing in the Interpretors Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 25, 26 and 27.

Student explores heritage in ‘Bandit Queen’

COLBY WEBER Apr 25, 2019

Brittany Starr was fascinated when she heard stories about her outlaw relative Belle Starr. As her grandfather, James Starr, spoke of Belle Starr’s hilarious exploits, Brittany  Starr wanted to know...

Softball narrowly falls to Drake

Softball narrowly falls to Drake

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor Apr 25, 2019

Tuesday evening saw the UNI softball team host the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) leader Drake University. The Bullddogs came to round out the season series between the two teams. Coming into the...

Tennis falls to Bradley, looks toward tournament

Tennis falls to Bradley, looks toward tournament

PATRICK HANSEN Apr 25, 2019

The UNI women’s tennis team finished their three-game road stretch to complete the regular season this past weekend versus the Bradley Braves in Peoria, Ill. The Panthers dropped two contests earlier...

Immigrants become citizens in Maucker

Immigrants become citizens in Maucker

SOFIA LEGASPI, Campus Life Editor | [email protected] Apr 22, 2019

UNI was the site where 120 people became U.S. citizens on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. Over 600 people, including friends, family, officials and spectators, packed the Maucker Union ballroom for the...

Panthers travel to Illinois, drop two contests

Panthers travel to Illinois, drop two contests

PATRICK HANSEN Apr 22, 2019

The women’s tennis team is nearing the end of the season as they hit the final three-game stretch, embarking on a tour of Illinois, taking on Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois State and Bradley. In...

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