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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
Joel Wauters

Joel Wauters, Sports Editor | [email protected]

All content by Joel Wauters
UNI women's tennis battled through a hard-fought in-state rivalry, defeating Drake 4-3 in a closely contested match at home.

[Photo] UNI women’s tennis defeats Drake

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer
Apr 14, 2025
The Panthers got off to a strong start, sweeping doubles play to secure the first team point.

[Photo] UNI Tennis goes 1-1 in weekend matches

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer
Apr 8, 2025
Sports editor bids farewell to the NI

Sports editor bids farewell to the NI

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Dec 6, 2018
UNI (3-6) committed 15 turnovers and allowed their opponent to score 38 in their 82-50 loss to South Dakota State at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday night.

UNI frozen at U.S. Bank Basketball Classic

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Dec 3, 2018

Campus crime briefs

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Dec 3, 2018
Grassley to become President Pro Tempore

Grassley to become President Pro Tempore

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 29, 2018
The Panthers will take on UC-Davis this Saturday in the second round of the FCS National Football Playoffs.

Ground game pushes UNI past Lamar

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 29, 2018
Abby Finkenauer

[Photo] Voters sound off on 2018 midterm

NICOLE BAXTER, Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2018
After making three consecutive appearances in the conference tournament championship game, UNI will kick off their 2018-2019 regular season on Nov. 9 when they host the University of Delaware in the Preseason WNIT Tournament.

Women’s hoops beats Upper Iowa in exhibition

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 8, 2018
On Nov. 6, voters will head to the polls to elect a representative for Iowa's first congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

[Photo] First district candidates sound off

TONI FORTMANN
Nov 5, 2018
Former VP visits Iowa ahead of elections

Former VP visits Iowa ahead of elections

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 1, 2018
With six matches to go in conference play, the Panthers still sit undefeated at 12-0 in Missouri Valley Conference action as the regular season nears its end.

UNI continues to roll through the Valley

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 1, 2018
Senator Kamala Harris visited UNI on Tuesday to encourage students to vote early in the 2018 midterm elections.

Kamala Harris visits UNI

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 25, 2018
With eight conference matches to go in the season, the Panthers (16-6 overall) lead the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) with a 10-0 record in MVC play.

UNI moves to 10-0 in MVC play

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 22, 2018
UNI cruises to wins in home opener

UNI cruises to wins in home opener

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 18, 2018
Opinion columnist Colin Horning encourages readers to become informed on all candidates, regardless of party, before casting a vote.

[Photo] Informed voting is important

COLIN HORNING, Sports Editor
Oct 15, 2018
On Friday, Oct. 5, GBPAC houses the first congressional district debate between current representative Rod Blum and challenger Abby Finkenauer.

[Photo] UNI hosts First District Debate

CALEB STEKL, Staff Writer
Oct 8, 2018
The UNI offense was able to quickly jump onto the scoreboard in the first quarter 14-0, but the North Dakota State running game was too strong down the stretch as the reigning national champions cruised in the fourth quarter to a 25 point win Saturday in the UNI Dome.

Panthers fall to NDSU run attack, 56-31

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 8, 2018

UNI knocks off two undefeated MVC opponents

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 4, 2018
UNI swimmers launch from the starting blocks during last season's MVC Championship meet in Iowa City. The Panthers finished third at the meet under first year head coach Nick Lakin.

Panthers picked third in MVC preseason poll

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 1, 2018
Gopher Invite provides tough challenge for UNI

Gopher Invite provides tough challenge for UNI

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 24, 2018
The 1996 film features basketball legend Michael Jackson, along with numerous basketball icons from the era, including Boston Celtics great, Larry Bird. LeBron James will star in the sequel.

Space Jam 2 is a go with LeBron James

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 20, 2018
Hawkeyes beat Panthers 38-14

Hawkeyes beat Panthers 38-14

JOEL WAUTERS and PATRICK HANSEN
Sep 17, 2018
Sports editor Joel Wauters writes about Nike endorsing former San Francisco 49ers player Colin Kaepernick and the controversy surrounding it.

Kaepernick, Nike and the unnecessary backlash

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 10, 2018
Panthers Rising is already underway as the McLeod Center received a new court and several new banners.

Athletic department plans towards the future

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 10, 2018
UNI drops three straight to Cyclones-Cougars

UNI drops three straight to Cyclones-Cougars

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 6, 2018
Nearly 120 students gathered at the Campanile on Wednesday, August 22 for a candlelight vigil for those who have gone missing, including Mollie Tibbetts and Jake Wilson.

Students gather for candlelight vigil

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Aug 27, 2018
Nick Nurse (right) was hired as the ninth head coach of the NBA's Toronto Raptors on June 14, 2018. He graduated from UNI in 1989.

Smith, Nurse headline Panthers summer highlights

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Aug 23, 2018
UNI honors student athletes at PESPYs

UNI honors student athletes at PESPYs

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Apr 23, 2018
While the Panthers snapped their five meet losing streak at Valparasio, UNI has continued to struggle and has dropped their last two meets.

Panther tennis drops three of last four meets

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Apr 19, 2018
Junior Courtney Krodinger (3) steps into the batter's box against the Iowa State Cyclones last Thursday in the UNI-Dome.

Panthers fall to Cyclones in extra innings

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Apr 16, 2018
UNI football finalizes their 2018 season

UNI football finalizes their 2018 season

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Apr 12, 2018
Track and field wrap indoor season

Track and field wrap indoor season

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Mar 29, 2018
Kansas' Udoka Azubuike (35) dunks over Seton Hall's Ismael Sanogo.

2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Mar 22, 2018
NCAA: potential violations uncovered

NCAA: potential violations uncovered

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Mar 1, 2018
Swim & Dive place third at MVC

Swim & Dive place third at MVC

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Feb 22, 2018
Indoor track and field season winds down

Indoor track and field season winds down

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Feb 15, 2018
The UNI swimming and diving team is nearing the end of their regular season and is now looking forward to the Missouri Valley Conference Championships, scheduled for this week.

UNI reaches final lap of the season

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Feb 12, 2018
2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Feb 5, 2018
The Cleveland Indians have decided to remove their "Chief Wahoo" logo from the official uniform.

Indians to remove ‘Chief Wahoo’ logo

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Feb 1, 2018
Xtreme Football League revival set for 2020

Xtreme Football League revival set for 2020

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Jan 29, 2018
Swim and Dive prepares for MVC championships

Swim and Dive prepares for MVC championships

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Jan 25, 2018
Panthers 2018 softball preview

Panthers 2018 softball preview

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Jan 22, 2018
A Minneapolis miracle: Vikings stun Saints

A Minneapolis miracle: Vikings stun Saints

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Jan 18, 2018
Women's basketball: balling over break

Women’s basketball: balling over break

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Jan 11, 2018
3-2 record after fourth place finish in Kansas

3-2 record after fourth place finish in Kansas

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Dec 7, 2017
Former UNI basketball player joins G-League

Former UNI basketball player joins G-League

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 13, 2017
Panthers defeat Sioux Falls after 80-53 final

Panthers defeat Sioux Falls after 80-53 final

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 9, 2017
DON BISHOP, UNI Head Athletic Trainer

Athletes suffer from CTE

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Nov 2, 2017
MLB prediction: Dodgers take World Series in six

MLB prediction: Dodgers take World Series in six

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 26, 2017
UNI swimming and diving start season at 1-2

UNI swimming and diving start season at 1-2

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 23, 2017
Former UNI football player shot and killed

Former UNI football player shot and killed

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 19, 2017
The ribbon is cut and the new UNI tennis courts are officially open.

New tennis courts open near Nielsen Fieldhouse

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 12, 2017
Aaron Judge (left) is doused by CC Sabathia (right) after an 8-4 American Wild Card win at Yankee Stadium against the Minnesota Twins.

MLB teams advance to post season

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Oct 9, 2017
The Dallas Cowboy's took a knee during the national anthem before their game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Who’s disrespecting who when athletes kneel?

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 28, 2017
UNI golf teams shooting strong

UNI golf teams shooting strong

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 25, 2017
Kelsey Hansen (18) scans the field for her next move.

MVC play set to begin

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 21, 2017
Kelsey Hansen, No. 8, looks ahead to get ready to pass the ball. She has seen a total of 457 minutes of play time in all seven games of the current season.

Six-game soccer win streak comes to an end

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 14, 2017
Swimming and diving 2017 season preview

Swimming and diving 2017 season preview

JOEL WAUTERS, Sports Editor | [email protected]
Sep 7, 2017
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