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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

UNI Alumni Brandon Carnes pushes boundaries as a professional track and field star currently ranked 18th in the
world in the 100m dash.

Brandon Carnes: Creating Success by Self-Accountability

Brody Lovell, Guest Writer Oct 18, 2023

Brandon Carnes, age 28, is an American track and field athlete, World Championship gold medalist and University of Northern Iowa alum. A multiple time All-American in the NCAA, Carnes continued to pursue...

Missouri State got the best of UNI as they defeated the Panthers 1-0.

Bears halt Panthers momentum

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Oct 18, 2023

The Northern Iowa women’s soccer team traveled to Springfield to take on the Missouri State Bears.  Early in the game, the Bears got into foul trouble, committing two penalties.  In the first...

UNI had a strong showing as they kicked of their season against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Swim and Dive open season against Iowa

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor Oct 12, 2023

UNI opened their 2023-2024 swim and dive season as they traveled to Iowa City to take on the University of Iowa in a dual meet this past weekend. The Panthers put up a tough battle against the Hawkeyes...

The Panthers stopped the Sycamores with a score of 27-17 to continue their three-game winning streak.

UNI wins third straight against Sycamores

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Oct 12, 2023

UNI held off the Indiana State Sycamores Saturday night 27-20, improving to a 3-2 record, and starting the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) with a 2-0 record for the first time since the 2011...

UNI remains undefeated within the Missouri Valley Conference with their wins over Evansville and Indiana State.

UNI crushes Evansville and Indiana State

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Oct 11, 2023

UNI volleyball went on a short two-game road trip over the weekend. At first playing at Evansville on Friday, Oct. 6, and then at Indiana State on Saturday, Oct. 7. The Panthers came into this short road...

The Panthers had many representatives in the MVC Individual Tournament.

Panthers valiant in MVC Individual Tournament

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Oct 11, 2023

The Northern Iowa women’s tennis team participated in the MVC individual tournament this past weekend.  Darta Dalecka was placed in flight two in the singles tournament. In the first set she lost...

The Panthers celebrate their win over the Belmont Bruins.

Panthers beat Bruins; fall to Racers

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Oct 11, 2023

On Thursday, UNI women’s soccer took to Murray State for the first time to play against the Racers. The Panthers three-game Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) win streak was cut short by the Racers. The...

The Panther golf team, pictured above. UNI placed 10th overall in the Zach Johnson Invitational.

Golf competes at Zach Johnson Invitational

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Oct 4, 2023

In a packed 13 team field at the Zach Johnson Invitational last Tuesday at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, the Panthers took tenth place overall.  Redshirt senior Griffin Parker led the...

The Panthers defeated the Beacons in straight sets.

UNI sweeps Valparaiso

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Oct 4, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 22, the UNI volleyball team hosted Valparaiso for their first home conference game of the season. The Panthers came into this game with a total record of 8-6, and 2-0 in conference play....

The Panthers had several runners place within the top half of competition.

UNI cross country competes in Columbia and Waverly

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist Oct 4, 2023

The UNI cross country teams were in action this past weekend, traveling to Columbia, Mo. for the Gans Creek Classic on Friday, Sept. 29. They then came back to Iowa for the Don Huston Invitational in Waverly...

UNI defeated the Sycamores 2-0, continuing their incredible season.

UNI chops down Sycamores

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer Oct 4, 2023

The UNI women’s soccer team looked to begin October in the same spirited fashion as they started the year: on top. The Panthers did just that as they shut out Indiana State 2-0. The shutout marked the...

Panthers sink Penguins

Panthers sink Penguins

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Oct 4, 2023

The Panther football team welcomed the 19th ranked Youngstown State Penguins to the UNI-Dome to open up MVFC play.  The Penguins struck first with a sixty yard run on offense, capped off by a field...

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