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The Iowa Supreme Court building, pictured above.

[Photo] Judicial Branch requires rewriting

Sep 20, 2023
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[Photo] White Christian nationalism threatens US democracy

Sep 6, 2023
UNI Police Chief Helen Haire

[Photo] Chief Haire on staying safe on campus

Aug 24, 2023
NISG President Micaiah Krutsinger and Vice President Lizbeth Montalvo encourage students to make their voices heard this school year and to not be afraid of making mistakes.

[Photo] Student government welcomes Panthers

Aug 24, 2023
University President Mark Nook

[Photo] A note from President Nook

Aug 24, 2023
El Proyecto Espectro vuelve a en persona en GBPAC por la primera vez desde 2020.

[Photo] Gallagher Bluedorn hosts Spectrum Project Spring Concert

Apr 19, 2023
Orchesis performs at verious events throughout the year, including at the Men’s Varsity Glee Club Christmas Variety Show and at thier fall showcase, pictured above. The annual gala is a culmination of their work all year.

[Photo] Orchesis Dance Company to take the stage at Oster Regent Theatre

Apr 12, 2023
The above seating map for the 2023 football season was published in a press release by UNI Athletics. The darkest shade of purple represents Tier 1 tickets, with decreasing tiers for each lighter shade. Red represents red zone tickets, and the new band and student sections are labeled with text.

[Photo] Student Section Southbound

Apr 12, 2023
Alexis Pupillo (10), the reigning MVC Newcomer of the Week, continued her strong play on Tuesday, hitting two home runs in the 9-1 victory.

[Photo] Panthers run-rule Drake, 9-1

Apr 12, 2023
Freshman golfer Victoria Hualde is contiuing her family tradition of competing in golf, doing so far away from her home in Spain.

[Photo] UNI golfer competing on new home field

Apr 12, 2023
Griffin Parker was UNI’s top finisher at Stampede at the Creek, shooting one under par with a 215, good for third place.

[Photo] Men finish second at Stampede at the Creek

Apr 12, 2023
Guest Columnist Dave Busiek argues in favor of cameras in federal courts.

[Photo] Why we need cameras in federal courts

Apr 10, 2023
Students can support and enjoy their peers artwork starting April 24, at 7 p.m. in the Kamerick Art Building.

[Photo] UNI Art Gallery features five students of the Bachelors of Fine Arts Program

Apr 10, 2023
Mya Dodge, the reigning MVC Player of the Week, continued her strong sophomore season over the weekend.

[Photo] Panthers take 2 of 3 from Sycamores

Apr 10, 2023
The UNI tennis team dropped a pair of matches over the weekend, falling to Belmont and Murray State.

[Photo] UNI drops matches to Belmont, Murray State

Apr 10, 2023
Taylor Hogan (15) hit a walk-off home run on Sunday, capping off a seventh inning comeback to defeat Bradley, 5-4.

[Photo] Panthers sweep series against Braves

Apr 5, 2023
The subject of suicide has seemed to be a taboo topic of discussion. However, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has created events such as the Suicide Prevention Walk to help have conversations about suicide and spread awareness.

[Photo] UNI Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention

Apr 5, 2023
Thaissa Moreira picked up a big singles victory, defeating Valparaiso’s Mia Bertino, 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, securing the match victory for the Panthers.

[Photo] UNI splits matches with Valpo, Missouri State

Apr 5, 2023
From left to right: violinist Lauren Geerlings, cellist Turner Sperry, violinist Emma Becker and violist Julian Perez.

[Photo] Presenting the Petrichord Quartet

Apr 5, 2023
Tommy Doyle was the top finisher from the UNI men’s team at the WIU Invitational, placing sixth in the competition. Doyle shot a 71 in the third and final round, his best round of the competition.

[Photo] UNI golfers compete at WIU Invitational

Apr 5, 2023
On March 26, the Guild of Carillonneurs held a concert on the practice carillon in Jebe Hall in the Gallagher Bluedorn.

[Photo] UNI Guild of Carillonneurs awaits the return of the bells

Apr 2, 2023
Matthew Cook (97) has proven himself as one of the top kickers in UNI’s program history during his time in Cedar Falls.

[Photo] UNI kicker breaking records in his hometown

Apr 2, 2023
Samantha Heyer (2) has continued her outstanding performance this season, being named MVC Pitcher of the Week for a third time.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Tigers, take down Braves

Apr 2, 2023
The UNI tennis team dropped a pair of conference matches in Illinois last weekend. They hope to bounce back in their upcoming plays against Valparaiso and Missouri State.

[Photo] Panthers’ tennis trip to Illinois ends in defeat

Apr 2, 2023
Lexi Gause, pictured center, is the co-president of UNI’s Black Student Union. She is one of many women at UNI who have stepped up into leadership roles thanks in part to the sense of community and support in her organization.

[Photo] Cultivating female student leaders

Mar 29, 2023
El programa todavía está aceptando propuestas para una última sesión educativa para los estudiantes qué están interesados.

[Photo] Traducción: UNI organizará un campamento de verano para jóvenes Meskwakis

Mar 29, 2023
BJ Green, CJ Green, DJ Green, EJ Green and TJ Green practice their dribbling inside the McLeod Center.

[Photo] The Greens are back in town

Mar 29, 2023
Rex Goodboy practices the 100-meter dash. Goodboy is quickly making history on the UNI track team and seems likely to be one of the top sprinters this season.

[Photo] Track team to test ‘Air Bud’ legal theory with Rex Goodboy

Mar 29, 2023
Opinion columnist Abigail Saathoff (right) with Caitlin Clark (left) outside of the Carver Hawkeye Arena before an Iowa men’s basketball game.

[Photo] Iowa women’s basketball: How Caitlin Clark is changing the game

Mar 26, 2023
UNI School of Music combines opera and storytelling. Experince an emotional performance on March 30 and March 31 at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] UNI School of Music to Present World Premiere Opera: “The Beehive”

Mar 26, 2023
Samantha Heyer (2) continued her strong performance, once again being named MVC Pitcher of the Week for a second straight week.

[Photo] Panthers secure wins in Chicago

Mar 26, 2023
With this federal grant, UNI hopes to help address the shortage of school psychologists in Iowa schools. The recommended ratio of school psychologists to students is one to 500, while Iowa’s current ratio is about one to 1,800 or 1,900, some regions having a much higher disparity.

[Photo] UNI receives $2.5 million federal grant for mental health access

Mar 22, 2023
UNI’s Panhellenic Council works behind the scenes to coordinate sorority life as a whole. Cassie Williams, second from left, Laura Harms, third from right and Ana Muell, second from right, shared how sorority life has empowered them as young women pursuing an education.

[Photo] A space of their own: UNI’s sorority leaders honor over a century of tradition

Mar 22, 2023
El desafío de tradiciones CATS es una buena manera para mantener la historia de UNI.

[Photo] Traducción: CATS desafío de tradiciones

Mar 22, 2023
During World War 1, the W.A.V.E.S. division was unofficially created. These women held other positions such as training pilots, air traffic controllers and parachute testers.

[Photo] Woman crush Wednesday at the UNI Museum

Mar 22, 2023
Griffin Parker was UNI’s top performer at the Missouri State Intercollegiate, shooting two over par with a 73.

[Photo] Golfers compete at MSU Intercollegiate

Mar 22, 2023
Andrijana Brkic picked up a pair of victories against UIC, winning both her singles and doubles matches.

[Photo] Panther tennis falls to the UIC Flames

Mar 22, 2023
After a year of fundraising, UNI Dance Marathon celebrated their fundraising with their annnual Big Event. After 12 hours of standing, the grand total of $128,063.12 was revealed, which will be used to provide 10,671 meals for families at the Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

[Photo] Dancing for a chance

Mar 19, 2023
Alumni, friends, students and more are invited to give back to the university during Live Purple Give Gold on March 30 and to participate in “Giving Week” activities which will take place the final week of March.

[Photo] UNI CATS to kick off “Giving Week” with Field of Flags event

Mar 19, 2023
Ex-alumnos, amigos, estudiantes y más están invitados a dar patrás a la universidad durante Live Purple Give Gold el 30 de marzo y a participar en las actividades de “Semana de donaciones” que sucederá la final semana de marzo.

[Photo] Traducción: UNI CATS a empezar la semana de donaciones con el Campo de banderas

Mar 19, 2023
Make the Change’s impact can be seen across campus. If students want to get involved, they can visit the Make the Change website – makethechangeuni.weebly.

[Photo] Make the Change spreads love and support on campus

Mar 19, 2023
Parker Keckeisen capped off another outstanding season with the best finish of his career, finishing as the national runner-up at 184 pounds.

[Photo] Keckeisen secures runner-up finish at NCAAs

Mar 19, 2023
Samantha Heyer (2) was very impressive over the weekend, not allowing a single run in two games pitched.

[Photo] UNI sweeps the Racers to open conference play

Mar 19, 2023
The UNI pep band was notified at the beginning of Febraury that an anonymous donor had provided the funding for them to travel to the tournament. Given their own circumstances, the band didn’t hesitate to fill in for Valparaiso.

[Photo] “Go Beacons!”: Pep band pays it forward

Mar 8, 2023
The Meskwaki Summer Camp focuses on college and career readiness. While some sessions take place in large group settings, students also get to break into smaller, more specialized sessions, such as last year’s environmental science session pictured above.

[Photo] UNI to host Meskwaki Summer Camp for second consecutive year

Mar 8, 2023
Como un marido, padre y veterano, la experiencia universitario ha parecido diferente para Mykel Townsend. Sin embargo, él encontró su sitio en Sigma Tau Delta, una sociedad de honor mundial.

[Photo] Traducción: Un estudiante de la UNI presentará su poesía en una convención nacional

Mar 8, 2023
Over the span of 34 years, Connie Hansen has made a tremendous impact on UNIs campus and in student life.

[Photo] Connie Hansen’s impact at UNI spans 34 years

Mar 27, 2023
Parker Keckeisen stands atop the podium after claiming the Big 12 Conference Championship in the 184 pound weight class, his third consecutive conference title.

[Photo] Keckeisen earns third conference crown

Mar 8, 2023
Paige Holub is currently in her fifth and final season at UNI as a cross country runner and a distance runner on the track & field team.

[Photo] Inside look at a fifth-year, two-sport athlete

Mar 8, 2023
The UNI womens basketball team had their Senior Day on Saturday, defeating Missouri State 86-67 to secure the three-seed at MVC Tournament. After the game, senior players Cynthia Wolf and Kam Finley, both Cedar Fall natives, were recognized.

[Photo] Panthers secure 3-seed at MVC Tournament

Mar 5, 2023
Pictured above is a 1903 portrait of the Iowa State Normal Schools womens basketball team.

[Photo] Women’s basketball in 1898: The Normal Eyte, “Athletic.”

Mar 5, 2023
Bowen Born (13) finished with a career-high 34 points in UNIs 72-66 quarterfinal loss to Bradley.

[Photo] Panthers fall to Braves at Arch Madness

Mar 5, 2023
Alexis Pupillo continued her strong freshman season, hitting two home runs in three games over the weekend, including a two-run bomb against Georgia Tech.

[Photo] Panthers go 2-1 at I-75 Classic

Mar 5, 2023
Adrijana Brkic picked up victories in both of her singles matches over the weekend.

[Photo] UNI splits weekend road trip in Wisconsin

Mar 5, 2023
Members from around the world will gather at the Sigma Tau Delta convention where Townsends writing will be featured.

[Photo] UNI student’s writing takes the international stage

Mar 2, 2023
El exhibición “¿Qué llevabas puesto?” trata de educar a la gente que las agresiones sexuales pueden pasar a cualquiera en cualquier momento, sin importar lo qué llevan puesto. La foto de arriba demuestra presentaciones de años anteriores.

[Photo] Traducción: La exhibición “¿Qué llevabas puesto?” tiene el objetivo de difundir la conciencia sobre la agresión sexual

Mar 2, 2023
Carter Morton claimed three gold medals at the MVC Indoor Championships, walking away with the title of most valuable athlete.

[Photo] Morton named most valuable athlete at MVCs

Mar 2, 2023
Hannah Kelley was named the MVC Player of the Week after a strong performance over the weekend.

[Photo] Panthers stay hot, winners of 6 in a row

Mar 2, 2023
Joy Briscoe, executive director of ONE Cedar Valley, encourages both consumers and businesses to shop with local Black business owners to work toward creating a more equitable business environment in the Cedar Valley.

[Photo] Black-owned businesses bloom in the Cedar Valley

Feb 26, 2023
Maya Buchanan is the guest columnist of this op-ed.

[Photo] The untold stories of Iowa’s Black leaders

Feb 26, 2023
Tytan Anderson (32) finished with a team-high 21 points in UNIs 86-63 loss to Southern Illinois.

[Photo] UNI drops road game to Salukis

Feb 26, 2023
Samantha Heyer had an exceptional game on Friday, pitching a no hitter while striking out 11 batters in UNIs 9-0 victory.

[Photo] Softball performs well at Panther Invitational

Feb 26, 2023
Tickets are still available for the Kingdom Choir show. Students can use their two free tickets or show their student ID at the box office.

[Photo] Ahmad Madlock opener for Kingdom Choir

Feb 22, 2023
Y2k is making a comeback. Social media creators of this time have credited the original Black designers of this fashion.

[Photo] The Current Y2K Scoop & the Black Influence

Feb 22, 2023
The What Were You Wearing? exhibit aims to educate people that sexual assault can happen to anyone at any time, no matter what they may be wearing. This photo shows submissions from previous years, ranging from a dress to a sweatshirt and sweatpants.

[Photo] “What Were You Wearing” exhibit aims to spread sexual assault awareness

Feb 22, 2023
Anat Cohen, this years guest artist, has been nominated for three Grammys. She performed alongside the UNI Jazz Band each night of the festival after a full day of performances from high school bands from around the state.

[Photo] Tallcorn Jazz Festival Returns to UNI

Feb 22, 2023
Sammy Moss has put together an impressive career as a UNI Panthers, and is looking to keep up the strong play this season.

[Photo] Sammy Moss working hard on and off the field

Feb 22, 2023
The UNI tennis team was defeated by SIU-Edwardsville on Sunday, but secured a victory over Omaha on Tuesday.

[Photo] UNI tennis dominates Omaha, drops 4-3 battle with SIUE

Feb 22, 2023
Isaiah Trousil sped through the 60-meter dash in 6.61 seconds, the second fastest time in program history.

[Photo] UNI represented at Iowa Open and USATF Indoor Championships

Feb 22, 2023
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[Photo] The bigger threat: climate change

Feb 20, 2023
El Dr. Castillo es el professor que umplemento la idea de tener la clase de Translation for Heritage Speakers.

[Photo] El florecimiento de la población latinX en UNI

Feb 19, 2023
Representative RasTarari I. Smith, Vice President of Black Student Union.

[Photo] Black leaders in the state of Iowa

Feb 19, 2023
Faith Larsen with her championship plaque from the 50-yard freestyle.

[Photo] Larsen claims gold, Panthers finish 4th at MVCs

Feb 19, 2023
Parker Keckeisen continued his winning ways on Saturday, winning by tech fall 22-6.

[Photo] UNI drops dual to No. 19 Wisconsin, 23-17

Feb 19, 2023
Members of NISG recently represented UNI in Des Moines for UNI Day at the Capitol. They had opportunities to connect with local legislators and advocate for fellow students.

[Photo] Northern Iowa Student Government is here for you

Feb 19, 2023
El objetivo del Tallgrass Prairie Center es empoderar a las personas para que valoren y restauren praderas de pastos altos diversas y resistentes.

[Photo] Traducción: Tallgrass Prairie: Las praderas de pastos altos de UNI

Feb 15, 2023
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[Photo] Panther portrait: Study abroad trip to Iceland

Feb 15, 2023
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