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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

After three years on the sports staff and one year as the Sports Editor, David Warrington says farewell.

Sports Editor says goodbye, farewell

DAVID WARRINGTON, Sports Editor Apr 26, 2023

My journey with the Northern Iowan started in August 2020. It was my first week on campus as a freshman and I was still trying to figure out life as a college student when I saw an email. Colin Horning,...

UNI found a lot of success this weekend, as several Panthers were took first place in their event at the Meet of Champions.

Panthers flourish at Meet of Champions

Braden Elton, Sports Writer Apr 23, 2023

The Panthers found themselves with an abrupt change of plans as they traveled to Rock Island, Ill. this weekend to compete in Augustana’s Meet of Champions. The change in schedule did not affect UNI...

Former Panther quarterback Nate Martens proves that each athlete is much more than just their sport.

More than just a football player

Zoey Hutton, Guest Writer Apr 23, 2023

As a 6-foot-3, 260-pound quarterback for the University of Northern Iowa, Nate Martens plays a physical, sometimes violent, sport. Yet Martens puts the Serenity Prayer at the forefront of everything he...

UNI concluded their spring season against Iowa State, Drake, Western Illinois and Iowa this weekend in Iowa City at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Panthers conclude spring season in Iowa City

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor Apr 23, 2023

The Panthers spring season came to an end this weekend as they traveled to Iowa City’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Iowa State, Drake, Western Illinois and Iowa in volleyball action. The Panthers split...

Alexis Pupillo had great games this weekend, hitting the winning home run on Saturday.

Panthers extend win streak to eight

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer Apr 23, 2023

The UNI softball team traveled to Normal, Ill. last weekend for a three game series versus the Illinois State Redbirds. The Panthers entered the weekend with a six-game win streak and looked to keep that...

The UNI women’s golf team placed ninth at the MVC Championships in Waterloo, Ill. earlier this week.

UNI places 9th at MVC Championships

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer Apr 19, 2023

The UNI women closed out the golf season at the Missouri Valley Championships early this week at Anbriar Golf Club in Waterloo, Ill. Freshman Victoria Hualde led the way for the Panthers throughout the...

Addison McElrath (9) was one of three Panthers with a home run in the 9-2 win over Drake, joining Mya Dodge and Daryn Lamprecht.

Panthers stay hot, clobber Drake 9-2

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Apr 19, 2023

The UNI softball team played the Drake Bulldogs in Des Moines on Tuesday, April 18. It was the second of three games the teams play this season. UNI dominated en route to a 9-2 win. This gave the Panthers...

UNI produced five champions at the Jim Duncan Invitational, hosted by Drake University at Drake Stadium this past weekend.

Five champions crowned at Jim Duncan Invite

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor Apr 19, 2023

The UNI track and field team traveled to Des Moines over the weekend as they competed in the Jim Duncan Invitational hosted by Drake. The Panthers had a great couple of days on the blue oval as five gold...

Andrijana Brkic was the lone Panther to pick up a victory in the season ending loss to Drake.

UNI falls to Drake in season finale

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor Apr 16, 2023

The Panthers concluded the 2023 tennis season with a loss to their in-state rivals, the Drake Bulldogs. The Panthers were celebrating Senior Day to honor their only senior, Thaissa Moreira. UNI was only...

UNI continued their spring volleyball season over the weekend, hosting a tournament at the Wellness-Recreation Center. The Panthers picked up two victories, dropping just one match.

UNI picks up two wins in spring tournament

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer Apr 16, 2023

The UNI volleyball team continued their spring action with the UNI Spring Tournament held in the Wellness-Recreation Center on Saturday, April 15. The Panthers faced off against three other midwest schools,...

UNI had a pair of champions crowned at the Kansas Relays over the weekend, with Jack Sumners claiming gold in the 110-meter hurdles and the 4x100-meter relay team also claiming first.

Two champions crowned at Kansas Relays

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Apr 16, 2023

The UNI track and field team traveled to Lawrence, Kan. to compete in the Kansas Relays, taking place Thursday, April 13, through Saturday, April 15. The UNI men won the 4x100 meter relay. A Panther also...

Mya Dodge was one of many standout Panthers in their dominant sweep this weekend against Southern Illinois.

UNI dominant in sweep of Salukis

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Apr 16, 2023

UNI softball had a home series against Southern Illinois on Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15. The Salukis came into the series with a 29-8 record and a 10-4 record in conference play. The Panthers,...

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