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The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Bella Sloan discusses how the removal of DEI initiatives forces students to work harder than they ever have.

Faculty and students speak out for academic freedom at Teach In

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Executive Editor Apr 23, 2025

Department head and professor of political science, Scott Peters, shuffled his notes in the wind as he received the wearable microphone from Christopher Martin, professor of digital media journalism, at...

UNI softball keeps rolling with two wins over Southern Illinois

UNI softball wins two out of three in series against Southern Illinois

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Apr 23, 2025

Over the weekend, on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, the UNI softball team played host to Southern Illinois. The teams played once on Friday, and played a doubleheader on Saturday. This was a...

 The Mariachi Panteras is a brand new group created by UNI professors and students from different majors. They have performed in different events throughout the school year and haves been well-received by students.

Celebrating Latinx heritage through music at UNI

Monse Herrera, Guest Writer Apr 23, 2025

When Steph Ramos and Professor Elise DuBord first came up with the idea for a mariachi band at the University of Northern Iowa, they did not know it would become popular among students from different majors....

UNI flutist Emily Paul finds joy in performing and holds a variety of leadership positions within the School of Music.

‘It’s about the art and the connections’

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Mar 27, 2024

For Emily Paul, music means more than just performing. Double majoring in flute performance and performing arts management, she said she loves music for the connections it can make between people. “I...

The Patch is officially open and ready to kick off the spooky season.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Cedar Falls!

Hope Schulte, Staff Writer, Social Media Team Sep 20, 2023

Even though Charlie Brown and the gang were unable to see the Great Pumpkin, Cedar Falls residents and UNI students may have a chance at finding even better pumpkins at a local pumpkin patch.  The...

Students crowded into the Panther Mayhem student section for the home-opener football game on Sept. 9.
Panther Mayhem as an organization is active for the first time this year since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Return of the Mayhem

ADAM JOHNSON and CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN Sep 20, 2023

New life is being brought to the student section at UNI athletic events, as a call for Panthers to pack the stands has been heard all around campus. Saturday, Sept. 9, we got to see Panther Mayhem in...

Samantha Heyer (2) was very impressive over the weekend, not allowing a single run in two games pitched.

UNI sweeps the Racers to open conference play

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Mar 19, 2023

This weekend UNI softball had a series on the road against Murray State. This was a three game series which featured a double header on Friday, March 17, and a single game on Saturday, March 18. This series...

The silence of the campanile has been daunting, but soon campus will hear the familiar sound of bells ringing again.

Campanile comeback:

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor Dec 4, 2022

Important updates on the campanile, carillon keyboard and bells, and when to expect them The campanile upgrades have officially commenced, with the carillon keyboard and bells transported to the Verdin...

Jax currently has over 12.7 million followers on TikTok. For the concert, she performed a combination of original songs and covers.

Jax takes the stage at CAB’s 2022 Fall Concert

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer Nov 30, 2022

Campus Activities Board (CAB) never fails to give students exciting and fun events, and their 2022 Fall CAB Concert was no exception. This year’s concert hosted Jax, a pop singer who quickly gained popularity...

Dom Williams (7) celebrates with Desmond Hutson (81) after Williams scored one of his four rushing touchdowns in the win.

UNI dominates Missouri State, 41-20

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer Oct 24, 2022

The UNI football team had a dominant win over the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Panthers won 41-20, while individually some players had career best performances.  All three phases of...

Lauren Heinsch (9) was one of four Panthers to manage a shot on goal on Sunday. All but one of those shots was saved.

Panthers tie for fourth straight match

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer Oct 12, 2022

The UNI women’s soccer team traveled to Carbondale, Ill. last weekend to play the Southern Illinois University Salukis. After 90 minutes of play the teams sat at 1-1 and finished in a tie. This marks...

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