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User @depressiondotgov showcases the overwhelming effects of overconsumption in a stitched TikTok.

[Photo] Overconsumption is over

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Apr 17, 2024
Kendall Lienemann and Paige German table in Maucker Union to promote the Rummage Rampage event coming to Maucker Union on April 15.

[Photo] Rummage Rampage coming to campus

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Apr 8, 2024
OneBuzz, a social media company founded for students by students, will be bringing a bar crawl to the Hill April 27.

[Photo] Bar crawling for a cause

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Apr 6, 2024
Students in Professor Nikki Harkens Next Step Program pose for a group photo.

[Photo] Preparing for post-grad with the ‘Next Step Program’

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Apr 3, 2024
DJ Burns has become one of the stars of this year’s March Madness tournament.

[Photo] Sweet Sixteen preview

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Mar 27, 2024
Film critic Callee Fair discusses the use of color in the critically acclaimed show Breaking Bad and how it contributes to the storyline.

[Photo] Understanding color in “Breaking Bad”

CALLEE FAIR, FILM CRITIC
Mar 27, 2024
UNI flutist Emily Paul finds joy in performing and holds a variety of leadership positions within the School of Music.

[Photo] ‘It’s about the art and the connections’

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Mar 27, 2024
The PLAYERS Championship introduced limited ads to their broadcast which created a smoother watching experience for fans.

[Photo] Commercials versus golf is the latest feud in sports

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Mar 21, 2024
Trent’s work as president of the U.S. Composting Council will involve advocacy on the federal level.

[Photo] Composting at UNI and beyond

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2024
Two major higher education bills died after the second legislative funnel deadline. One, HF2558 would have codified the DEI directives passed by the Board of Regents in November.

[Photo] Dead Higher Ed Bills in the Legislature: What to Know

NOAH HACKBART, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2024
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[Photo] Interim CHAS dean emphasizes communication

ESTELLE JOHNSON, Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2024
March Madness is one of the most recognizable events in college sports.

[Photo] The current March Madness layout is perfect as is

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Mar 6, 2024
Guest columnist Lakota Lackey discusses SNL host Shane Gillis past controversy and the recent lackluster skits like The Floor and Fugliana.

[Photo] Sparking SNL Controversy: Shane Gillis

Lakota Lackey, Guest Columnist
Feb 28, 2024
Zach Edey is the favorite to repeat as Naismith Player of the Year.

[Photo] College basketball year-end awards predictions

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 28, 2024
ADPi president Nicole Bellis (left) spoke to the Northern Iowan about the accomplishments her sisterhood has made this year.

[Photo] Alpha Delta Pi wins big

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Feb 27, 2024
Damian Lillard (Right) and Steph Curry (Left) battle out in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.

[Photo] The NBA All-Star Game needs to change

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer
Feb 21, 2024
The Power 5 will turn into the Power 4 with the removal of the Pac-12.

[Photo] Conference Realignment will have dire consequences

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 21, 2024
According to Fair, Holland is the best Spider-Man because of his social awkwardness combined with his nerdy charm. When bringing Spider-Man from the comics to the big screen, Holland trumps the others.

[Photo] Who is the best Spider-Man?

CALLEE FAIR, Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2024
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds laid out a plan in January that would “reorganize” the Area Education Agency (AEA) system in our state. Created in 1974 by the Iowa State Legislature, the goal of AEAs is to provide equity in educational services across the state of Iowa.

[Photo] ‘AEAs are just fine’

GRANT PEDERSEN, Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2024
State Senator Giddens invites students to share their concerns about what the state is doing with him in Maucker Union’s State College Room this Friday.

[Photo] State Senator Giddens to host drop-by event on campus

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Feb 21, 2024
Paramount+ takes the top spot in this year’s Super Bowl commercial rankings.

[Photo] 2024 Super Bowl commercial rankings

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Feb 14, 2024
Shohei Ohtani recently made a big splash in the MLB by signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

[Photo] The MLB should have a salary cap

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Writer
Feb 14, 2024
The Waste Management Phoenix Open caused a lot of trouble this weekend due to its infamous 16th hole.

[Photo] The Waste Management Phoenix Open has gone too far

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Feb 14, 2024
Ruffin is committed to trying to bring back the Divine Nine, a group of historically Black Greek organizations. She is the current president of Delta Sigma Theta at UNI, and wants to bring that opportunity to more students.

[Photo] Bringing back the Divine Nine

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Feb 13, 2024
UNI volleyball powerhouse, Emily Holterhaus, transitioned from the basketball practice team to the active roster in a matter of weeks.

[Photo] Court to Court: Holterhaus switches up sports

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Feb 11, 2024
Rivers takes over as the coach in Milwaukee where UNI alumni AJ Green calls home.

[Photo] Doc Rivers to coach All-Star game

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer
Feb 11, 2024
AJ Green shoots from beyond the arc as part of the Milwaukee Bucks.

[Photo] UNI alumni AJ Green shines in NBA

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Feb 8, 2024
Opinion Columnist Bailey Klinkhammer stresses the importance of reproductive health and freedom in a post-Roe world.

[Photo] Over talking about ovaries

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Feb 7, 2024
Opinion Columnist Drew Hill argues work needs to be done in order “change hearts and minds” regarding abortion.

[Photo] Changing hearts, not just laws

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Feb 7, 2024
Sarah’s Espresso Cafe opened in 2020, and hit their stride within a few months of opening. One of their biggest successes is their energy brews.

[Photo] Sarah’s Espresso is heating up

KATE MURPHY, Staff Writer
Feb 7, 2024
Patrick Mahomes has made his fourth Super Bowl in five years and is looking for his third victory in the event.

[Photo] Patrick Mahomes will take the Lombardi Trophy home

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer
Jan 31, 2024
Brock Purdy and George Kittle represent Iowa on the 49ers through Iowa State University and the University of Iowa respectively.

[Photo] State of Iowa takes over NFL Playoffs

BRADEN ELTON, Sports Writer
Jan 31, 2024
Ayo Edebiri won big at both the Emmys and the Golden Globes for “The Bear”. Her role as Sydney earned her nominations in both the Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actress in a Comedy categories.

[Photo] 2023 film and television awards underway

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Jan 31, 2024
The Big Event is open to all community members and UNI students. Students are encouraged to register for the Big Event and to attend other Dance Marathon events leading up to the event including a Miracle Gala on Feb. 2, a Heartbeat Hustle workout class on Feb. 14 and a Big Event information meeting on Feb. 19. 

[Photo] Dance Marathon preps for Big Event

HOPE SCHULTE, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer
Jan 31, 2024
A former UNI student has been arrested following alleged threats towards administrators.

[Photo] El Senado de la Facultad de UNI pública una declaración de apoyo en medio de los recientes acontecimientos legislativos de Iowa

EL SENADO DE LA FACULTAD DE UNI
Jan 31, 2024
Stewart was an international student from the Virgin Islands attending the Iowa State Teachers College from 1927-1929. He went on to study at several other universities and to teach Spanish, manual arts and social science at a high school in Dayton, Ohio.

[Photo] Leo Eleazor Stewart

Gerald L. Peterson, Guest Columnist
Jan 31, 2024
The January 2024 issue of National Geographic can be read online with a subscription. Printed copies can be ordered on the National Geographic website.

[Photo] From Cedar Falls to National Geographic

KORBYN RYAN, Staff Writer
Jan 25, 2024
The French Film Festival will cover movies about historical events, interviews with those who have lived to tell their story, and is an opportunity to create your own perspective through those stories.

[Photo] Fourth annual French Film Festival

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer
Jan 24, 2024
Iowa students and supporters rally at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines Jan. 8, 2024, calling for lawmakers to pass gun regulations in the wake of the Perry High School shooting the week before.

[Photo] We will not wait for the next mass shooting

Jan 24, 2024
Commencement was traditionally held in the West Gym. The above photo shows Summer Commencement in 1967.

[Photo] The West Gym: at the heart of campus history

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
Jan 17, 2024
The above portion of the Comprehensive Fiscal Report for FY 2023 shows the over $900,000 amount shifted to UNI Athletics in the General Support row under the Variance column.

[Photo] United Faculty calls out use of funds

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Dec 6, 2023
Freshman RJ Taylor hits a jump shot against Texas Tech in the second of three games in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.

[Photo] UNI Competes in Battle 4 Atlantis

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Nov 29, 2023
The Panthers won the MVC Tournament with wins over the Salukis and the Bulldogs. The Panthers get a chance to compete in the NCAA Championship.

[Photo] Panthers dominant in MVC Tournament

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Nov 29, 2023
The Multimodal Transportation Center provides parking for B pass holders.

[Photo] To park or not to park?

TAYLOR NOHRENBERG, Staff Writer
Nov 29, 2023
Famous actor Patrick Dempsey won the title of “Sexiest Man Alive” this year – much to some people’s disappointment. Pedro Pascal, Lenny Kravitz, and Usher were all runner-ups against Dempsey for Sexiest Man Alive.

[Photo] Silver McDreamy takes the gold

MARQUETTE MILLAM, Opinion Columnist
Nov 29, 2023
The Students for Sensible Drug Policy chapter at UNI is the first one in Iowa. The international organization has over 300 chapters in 32 different countries.

[Photo] Students advocate for drug education

KORBYN RYAN, Staff Writer
Nov 29, 2023
The Iowa Board of Regents will be presented with a report about 2023 fall enrollment at their meeting on Thurs- day. The section in purple on the graph above shows UNI’s enrollment numbers.

[Photo] Board of Regents to meet

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 15, 2023
The Mainstreet 360° project aims to tell the story of UNI’s campus by using augmented reality technology to overlay historical photos on modern day imagery. Creator Bettina Fabos says the project aims to connect time and space. The project recently received a $150,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant.

[Photo] Bringing the past to life

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2023
Maddie Palmersheim, 2021 UNI grad, holds her vendor booth at the Cedar Valley Farmers Market.

[Photo] UNI grad’s ‘Moos Bakery’ on the rise

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Nov 8, 2023
MrBeast’s video titled, “I Built 100 Wells in Africa” was uploaded four days ago. Since then the content creator has received criticism for promoting the ‘white savior’ complex.

[Photo] ‘The white man’s burden’

Enoch Bolaji, Guest Columnist
Nov 8, 2023
Blank and Dorr pose with their inductee plaques. Blank had a 43-year long broadcasting career, and Dorr had over 50 years of experience working with Iowa Public Radio.

[Photo] Iowa Public Radio legends inducted in UNI’s Communication and Media Hall of Fame

NI STAFF, NI Editors
Nov 1, 2023
The members of TripleThread stand proudly in front of their booth at Pridefest.

[Photo] Arts & crafts and activism

SOPHIE HOFFMEIER, Managing Editor
Nov 1, 2023
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” has been in production for eight years.

[Photo] Unpacking the “Five Nights At Freddy’s” Adaptation

CALLEE FAIR, Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2023
Students perform the Interlude in 2015 at UNI versus Witchita State. The Interlude is taught to freshman at orientation, and is often played at UNI sporting events.

[Photo] ‘The Interlude’ has got to go

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Nov 1, 2023
Walter Burtis, pictured left, is running for Cedar Falls mayor. Burtis and his family have lived in Cedar Falls since 2000. He opened his first business in Cedar Falls in 2017, and has opened several other businesses since. Danny Laudick, pictured right, is running for Cedar Falls mayor. A Cedar Falls native, he graduated from UNI with a degree in Business Economics and has founded several businesses and community initiatives in the Cedar Valley.

[Photo] Use your vote Nov. 7

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Nov 1, 2023
William Enyart (left) represented Southern Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives for two years. Gil Gutknecht (right) served as a representative for Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years.

[Photo] Former congressmen visit campus

KRISTIN MOOS, Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2023
Students will have the opportunity to see the Plain White T’s, best known for their 2006 hit song “Hey There Delilah,” in concert on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC).

[Photo] CAB to host Plain White T’s for fall concert

Hope Schulte, Staff Writer, Graphic Designer
Oct 30, 2023
The Petrichord String Quartet, made up of all UNI students, will present a Candlelight Concert this Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Waterloo.

[Photo] Basking in the Candlelight

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN and ERIN MCRAE
Oct 26, 2023
The Panthers crushed the Redbirds, outscoring Illinois State 8-1.

[Photo] Panthers wrecks Redbirds 8-1 in season finale

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Oct 26, 2023
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[Photo] Families have nothing to fear

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Oct 25, 2023
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[Photo] A nuclear attack on family

DREW HILL, Opinion Columnist
Oct 25, 2023
The International Club of Business Students, pictured at a Business Visit Day Oct. 6.

[Photo] ICBS makes their mark

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN, Executive Editor
Oct 18, 2023
The City Council and Mayoral debates were moderated by Jayme Renfro, a University of Northern Iowa political science professor and Andy Milone, a City Government Reporter for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.

[Photo] Cedar Falls’ candidates debate and discuss issues

CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN and MALLORY SCHMITZ
Oct 15, 2023
Students listen and take notes as a professor speaks during a class. According to DeBoef’s survey of UNI students from over 20 different majors, 70% of students believe college classes within their major effectively prepare them for their future career.

[Photo] College courses: Trust or bust?

DRAYTON DEBOEF, Opinion Columnist
Oct 12, 2023
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[Photo] Loving him is Red

CADEN SHEA, Sports Editor
Sep 27, 2023
Eric Schutt and Braden Hoyer’s characters struggle to keep the set together as they execute their scene.

[Photo] ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ goes right

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
Sep 27, 2023
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[Photo] Reiniciarse, reenforcarse, renovarse

KARINA ORTIZ and CAROLINE CHRISTENSEN
Sep 26, 2023
The Iowa Supreme Court building, pictured above.

[Photo] Judicial Branch requires rewriting

BAILEY KLINKHAMMER, Campus Life Editor
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

LAUREN MCGUILL, Staff Writer
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

ERIN MCRAE, Staff Writer
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

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor
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

Braden Elton, Sports Writer
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

BEN LAHART, Sports Writer
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

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

[Photo] Why we need cameras in federal courts

Dave Busiek, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Apr 10, 2023
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