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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
CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Staff Writer

Caroline is a junior majoring in history and political communication, minoring in public history. Caroline is a jack of all trades and finds enjoyment in all types of news coverages, from in-depth interviews to quick news blurbs, she excels in them all and strives to give UNI students a chance to grow and have a voice on campus. Caroline is involved in NISG as the Director of Public Relations, Panther Ambassadors, ThreeHouse Campus Ministries, UNI Tennis Club and History Club. 

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The College Tour team filmed on campus this fall, capturing 10 students unique experiences at UNI along with plenty of footage in iconic campus spaces.

UNI to be featured in “The College Tour”

Feb 2, 2023
Julie Ann certainly made a significant impact on students, Rob Library and the entire UNI community.

Remembering Julie Ann

Jan 23, 2023
The silence of the campanile has been daunting, but soon campus will hear the familiar sound of bells ringing again.

Campanile comeback:

Dec 4, 2022

International Education Week kicks off

Nov 15, 2022
UNI aloja a muchos estudiantes de diferentes partes del mundo. Hace dos semanas se dedicó una semana para celebrar las diferentes culturas de los estudiantes internacionales así como con el resto de los estudiantes para compartir las costumbres y tradiciones de cada país.

Experiences of international students

Nov 15, 2022
Gov. Kim Reynolds is up for re-election on Nov. 8. She has elicited many different opinions from Iowans during her time as governor due to her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and her stance on abortion.

Meet the candidates: midterm edition

Nov 2, 2022
Bohls donation was announced during the Homecoming football game on Oct. 8. Bohl graduated from UNI in 1962 with a degree in mathematics before starting a career in the computer field with IBM.

Former Panther gifts $5 million

Oct 26, 2022
For a full list of events and details, visit https://familyweekend.uni.edu.

Panther families celebrate Family Weekend

Oct 19, 2022
UNI junior Jon Klippenstein competed on season 14 of American Ninja Warrior, which aired in June 2022. He advanced onto the second round of the competition due to his fast time before being eliminated.

UNI students compete on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Oct 9, 2022

Ding dong: New bells cast during Our Tomorrow campaign launch

Oct 9, 2022
The Verdin Company will be casting seven new bells on Oct. 6. It is the same company that upgraded the carillon in 1968, and they absorbed the company that cast the original bells in 1929.

Campanile upgrades commence

Oct 2, 2022
The UNI Outdoors Adventure Trips Program was cut in May 2022. The program allowed students, faculty, and community members to experience outdoor recreation in Americas backcountry, such as the Mines of Spain in Dubuque where the group above took a ski trip in 2021.

Adventure Trips meets abrupt end

Sep 19, 2022
MercyOne Cedar Falls OB/GYN on Bluebell Road offers birth control counseling along with pregnancy services available throughout the entire pregnancy.

New women’s health clinic opens in Cedar Falls

Sep 7, 2022
The Botanical Center is the perfect spot to eat your grilled cheese sandwich from the Book Bistro; grab your partner and experience a snippet of the tropical life.

A night out on campus

Aug 31, 2022
The roof of the ITTC, originally constructed in 1903 as the womens gymnasium, is currently undergoing extensive construction on the roof to repair leaks. The project is set to be complete in August 2023.

Construction in motion on campus

Aug 29, 2022

Parking Guide 101

Aug 25, 2022
Students have expressed frustration over lack of faculty in the Construction Management program.

Lack of professors prompts outcry from students, alumni

May 5, 2022
Heather Harbach, pictured above, is the new VP of Student Life.

Heather Harbach begins as new VP of Student Life

May 5, 2022
Philip Glass production of Akhaten at the Metropolitan Opera.

UNI voice professor wins Grammy

Apr 18, 2022
One of the main benefits of an undergraduate pursuing the 4+1 program is utilizing undergraduate scholarships, grants and financial aid.

[Photo] UNI offers new 4+1 graduate program

Apr 14, 2022
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: boasts local talent in their upcoming production.

Local theatre thrives in upcoming musical

Apr 11, 2022
The Ukrainian city of Ivano Frankivsk is where UNI professor Oksana Grybovych Hafermann is originally from. Hafermann settled in the United States 18 years ago.

Ukrainian UNI professor weighs in on war in her home country

Apr 7, 2022
Jane Mertesdorf founded UNIs first softball program in 1970. Her teams went on to win numerous state titles and a national title in 1977.

Jane Mertesdorf: Founder of UNI Softball

Mar 28, 2022
Colleen Mulholland will begin her work immediately as the official Dean of the College of Education.

College of Ed Dean announced

Mar 21, 2022
Lawther Hall was built in 1939 and was dedicated in Anna Lawthers honor in 1940. Lawther Hall was used as a womens dormitory for years before becoming co-ed.

The women who made UNI

Mar 21, 2022
UNI Dance Marathon raised $150,895.11 for the Stead Family Childrens Hospital. Dance Marathons platform read, Thank you again for an incredible year and event. We couldnt do what we do without you. Were excited for more memories and miracle making next year.

Making miracles at Dance Marathon

Mar 7, 2022
Marion McFarland Walker (1861-1957)

The women who made UNI

Mar 7, 2022
In writing this article, the Northern Iowan spoke with 15 current and former RAs on and off the record.

R(A)eality of being an RA

Mar 3, 2022
Fight for historical campus buildings continue

Fight for historical campus buildings continue

Feb 14, 2022
Students will have the opportunity to connect with potential employers and grad schools Feb. 15 at the. spring Career Fair.

Spring into the 2022 Career Fair

Feb 14, 2022
Heather Harbach, is a final candidate for the VP for Student Life position.

Meet the candidates: VP for Student Life

Feb 14, 2022
Brandon Javon Mitchell was arrested on charges of attempted murder among other charges.

Update on shots fired on the hill

Feb 8, 2022

Person killed on the hill

Feb 7, 2022
May Nark Mook live on in our memories. Rest in peace, Nark. You will be missed.

Rest in peace Nark Mook

Jan 31, 2022
Meet the candidates: College of Education Dean

Meet the candidates: College of Education Dean

Jan 31, 2022
UNI Opera will perform Dido and Aeneas this Saturday and Sunday in the Great Hall in Gallagher Bluedorn.

A night at the opera

Jan 27, 2022
Raygun, the locally famous t-shirt shop offering midwest themed witty merchandise, will open a location on Cedar Falls Main Street.

Raygun to open location in Cedar Falls

Jan 24, 2022
59% of the students at UNI are women and should receive free access to tampons or pads in restrooms.

Why we need to free the tampon

Jan 24, 2022
Tom Cullen (pictured above, center), talks with audience members after the screening of Storm Lake.

Local journalism thrives in ‘Storm Lake’

Dec 6, 2021
Campbell Hall continues to remain a quarantine dorm although low numbers of students have had to quarantine in Campbell this semester.

Campbell Hall cast away

Dec 2, 2021
Cedar Falls mayoral runoff election had over 6,000 votes cast, with Green receiving the majority.

Cedar Falls runoff election results

Dec 2, 2021
UNI is projecting an increase in enrollment to about 10,821 students by 2026.

UNI enrollment projected to increase within 5 years

Nov 29, 2021
The theatre department is facing limited resources, but the department will not experience closure.

‘Theatre is not going anywhere’

Nov 18, 2021
Cedar Falls prepares for contested mayoral, city council runoff races

Cedar Falls prepares for contested mayoral, city council runoff races

Nov 15, 2021
The Honors Cottage and Alumni House (above) has been saved from demolition for now.

Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting

Nov 8, 2021
The Honors Cottage (above) has been requested by UNI to be demolished.

UNI to propose demolition of two campus buildings

Nov 4, 2021
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra presented their Fall Spotlight Series concert performances Friday evening.

UNI orchestra presents fall concert

Nov 1, 2021
Graduation Fair prepares Panthers

Graduation Fair prepares Panthers

Oct 28, 2021
The Tea Cellar offers a variety of fall flavored desserts and teas to get in the autumn spirit.

Local businesses offer autumn festive fun

Oct 18, 2021
Students of OKane, faculty and administration meet the discuss issues concerning OKane removal from the classroom.

UNI continues to grapple with O’Kane removal

Oct 14, 2021
Above is a proposed schematic design of the main north entrance oft he ITC.

Industrial Technology Center to be modernized

Oct 7, 2021
In 1920 the Iowa State Teachers College had its first homecoming football game against Parsons College, winning 14-0.

Let the good times roar

Sep 30, 2021
Evangelical preacher Sister Cindy visited campus Friday and spoke to a crowd of students on Lawther Field. Her husband, Brother Jed, is pictured in the background.

Sister Cindy visits campus

Sep 27, 2021

Women deserve reproductive freedom

Sep 23, 2021
President Mark Nook plans to return to his office Sept. 7 after a back surgery.

Nook recovers from surgery

Sep 2, 2021
Rialto and Piazza have had to adjust procedures in order to compensate for lack of employees. Some changes include disposable dish ware and dine-out only from 7-9pm.

Dining centers struggle to find employees for new semester

Sep 2, 2021

United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures

Aug 26, 2021
Students in the UNI Opera department presented a virtual performance on Tuesday, April 27.

UNI Opera students present “In The Studio”

Apr 29, 2021
UNI Jazz Studies shared a collection of pieces at their outdoor concert on Friday, April 23.

Jazz Studies presents outdoor concert

Apr 26, 2021
Freshman orientation will once again be held virtually this upcoming year, but UNI Now will still offer in-person events to help students get to know one another and UNI.

Online orientation returns with changes

Apr 22, 2021
Diane Hensley looks forward to visiting family more often, spending time with her cats and continuing to volunteer in her retirement.

UNI employee departs after 40 years

Apr 15, 2021
Three UNI students have partnered with the Fox Alliance Nonprofit Organization to help increase inclusivity for members of the Meskwaki tribe.

UNI students partner with Meskwaki nonprofit

Apr 8, 2021
Senior Anne Gradoville holds up her Moderna vaccine after she was vaccinated while working at UnityPoint Hospital in Des Moines.

Vaccinated Panthers share their stories

Mar 25, 2021
Students looking for a self-esteem boost can look to the CMEs compliment wall located upstairs in Maucker Union.

CMA inspires students with compliment wall

Mar 22, 2021
UNI to host HLC for site visit

UNI to host HLC for site visit

Mar 15, 2021
The UNI-Dome is set to be the location of three separate in-person commencement ceremonies this spring.

Spring commencement moves in-person

Mar 4, 2021
Comedians Orlando Leyba and Tammy Pescatelli will be showcasing their comedic talents at GBPAC later this month.

Laugh it up at GBPAC comedy night

Mar 4, 2021
The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra performed their annual winter concert on Friday, Feb. 26.

Symphony Orchestra holds winter concert

Mar 1, 2021

Student drafts plan for in-person commencement

Feb 25, 2021
UNI student and newly elected Representative Carter Nordman introduces new bill that would require in-person spring commencements.

In-person commencement bill introduced

Feb 22, 2021
The Tallcorn Jazz Festival will be taking a virtual approach this year due to COVID-19.

Tallcorn Jazz Fest goes virtual

Feb 18, 2021
Virtual commencement yields petition

Virtual commencement yields petition

Feb 15, 2021
Just outside the Lang Hall auditorium, there is a historical exhibit displaying notable historical figures who have visited and spoken in the auditorium.

Lang Hall introduces historical exhibit

Feb 11, 2021
You Matter at UNI week adapts and take place amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

“You Matter at UNI” week kicks off

Feb 8, 2021
As recontracting approaches the DOR decided Campbell Hall will be used for only isolation and quarantine rooms.

Campbell, Lawther to see changed in fall

Feb 4, 2021
Schindigs and Maucker Union Food Court will remain empty for the spring semester as they close in response to reduced sales.

Food court, Schindigs close for semester

Jan 28, 2021
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