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Northern Iowan
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, News Editor

All content by Caroline Christensen
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

April 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

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

Local theatre thrives in upcoming musical

April 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

April 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

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

College of Ed Dean announced

March 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

March 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

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

The women who made UNI

March 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

March 3, 2022
Fight for historical campus buildings continue

Fight for historical campus buildings continue

February 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

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

Meet the candidates: VP for Student Life

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

Update on shots fired on the hill

February 8, 2022

Person killed on the hill

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

Rest in peace Nark Mook

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

Meet the candidates: College of Education Dean

January 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

January 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

January 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

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

Local journalism thrives in ‘Storm Lake’

December 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

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

Cedar Falls runoff election results

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

UNI enrollment projected to increase within 5 years

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

‘Theatre is not going anywhere’

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

Cedar Falls prepares for contested mayoral, city council runoff races

November 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

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

UNI to propose demolition of two campus buildings

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

UNI orchestra presents fall concert

November 1, 2021
Graduation Fair prepares Panthers

Graduation Fair prepares Panthers

October 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

October 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

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

Industrial Technology Center to be modernized

October 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

September 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

September 27, 2021

Women deserve reproductive freedom

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

Nook recovers from surgery

September 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

September 2, 2021

United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures

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

UNI Opera students present “In The Studio”

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

Jazz Studies presents outdoor concert

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

March 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

March 22, 2021
UNI to host HLC for site visit

UNI to host HLC for site visit

March 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

March 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

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

Symphony Orchestra holds winter concert

March 1, 2021

Student drafts plan for in-person commencement

February 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

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

Tallcorn Jazz Fest goes virtual

February 18, 2021
Virtual commencement yields petition

Virtual commencement yields petition

February 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

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

“You Matter at UNI” week kicks off

February 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

February 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

January 28, 2021
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