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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
NIXSON BENITEZ

NIXSON BENITEZ, Executive Editor

Nixson Benitez (He/Him) is the Executive Editor at the Northern Iowan. Benitez is from Des Moines, Iowa, majoring in digital media journalism with a minor in web development. He is the founder of the Spanish column and one of the founders of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists. Before his position, Benitez interned in a marketing agency in Atlanta and covered human interest pieces in the Cedar Falls community. Fun fact: Nixson is a sneakerhead and his favorite pair of shoes is Bread 1.

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The Northern Iowan is excited to welcome Tanner Raine to the editing team as multimedia editor.

Editorial: New Multimedia Editor

Sep 25, 2022
The Board of Regents approved the replacement of the fabric portion of the roof of the UNI-Dome, with construction planned to take place in Spring 2023.

Board of Regents meets in Cedar Falls

Sep 21, 2022
Campus Life 3 CMYK

[Photo] Black Student Union celebrates 50 years

Sep 19, 2022
Celebrating Latinx Leaders and advocates at UNI

Celebrating Latinx Leaders and advocates at UNI

Sep 14, 2022
Panther Esports was founded in 2016 and has grown to be one of the largest student organizations on campus with 235 members.

Panther Esports levels up

Aug 31, 2022
UNIs Black Student Union will be hosting their 50th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 16. They host a variety of events, including last years BSU Poetry Slam pictured above.

‘DIS’ is the most wonderful way to get involved

Aug 29, 2022

Editorial: el Northern Iowan resucita la columna en español del sitio web

Aug 29, 2022
Editorial: Northern Iowan revives the Spanish column

Editorial: Northern Iowan revives the Spanish column

Aug 29, 2022
Nixson Benitez is a senior studying digital media journalism with a minor in web development. Benitez looks up to journalists Ida B. Wells and author Shaun King.

Executive editor welcomes new panthers to UNI

Aug 25, 2022

Un semestre exhausto para los estudiantes

Apr 21, 2022
Some students have noticeably lost motivation and have been skipping classes.

Students clocking out

Apr 14, 2022
The BOR will not enforce a mask mandate at the request of several students and faculty members.

Faculty and students demand updated COVID-19 precautions

Jan 24, 2022
In response to budget cuts and low faculty numbers, students vote at a meeting to create a group advocating for theatre.

UNI Theatre in jeopardy

Nov 8, 2021
El Dia de los Muertos es celebra en primer dia de Noviembre.

Estudiante celebra El Dia de los Muertos

Nov 1, 2021
Co-vice president of the Multicultural Theatrical Society Julie Matta (above) is a coordinator for a Day of the Dead Festival on Nov. 1 at the Bertha Martin Theatre.

Day of the Dead Festival to be hosted at UNI

Oct 28, 2021
Co-vicepresidenta de STM Julie Matta (arriba) esta ayudando a coordinar el proximo Festival del Dia de los Muertos el primero de Nov. en el Teatro de Bertha Martin

[Photo] El Festival del Dia de los Muertos llegara a UNI

Oct 28, 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
A student of OKane displays the amount of work they have already completed this semester. NISG passed a resolution condemning administrations handling of the removal of OKane, as students were left without a professor and did not feel seen or heard by administration.

[Photo] NISG condemns administration

Oct 11, 2021
Reflecting on habits may help you find better practices to increase your mood and perform better in everyday tasks.

[Photo] Reevaluating negative energy

Oct 11, 2021
Coke has been a brand thats been around for quite awhile and continues to make a presence in peoples live.

[Photo] The new Coke Zero – is it worth the change?

Oct 11, 2021
Student Body Vice President Alisanne Struck, Speaker of the SenateSam Caughron and Student Body President Samantha Bennett listened to student concerns over President OKanes class Oct. 5.

Students speak out over professor removal

Oct 7, 2021
Scan the QR code above to sign up for the Harvest Conference on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.-3p.m.

Check “DIS” out

Oct 7, 2021
Many of the students on campus have been talking about the decisions of the University as the story continues to grow.

[Photo] Was removing Dr. O’Kane from the classroom the right choice from UNI?

Oct 7, 2021

UNI alum and advocate speaks with BSU

Oct 4, 2021
Esta en cada quien hacer la eleccion correcta para proteger a las que estan alrededor de nosotros

[Photo] Puedes cambiar de opinion cuando cambian las circunstancias

Sep 30, 2021
The cost of going out can affect your wallet financially and your mental well-being.

[Photo] Cost of going out every weekend

Sep 27, 2021
It takes perception, intelligence and reason to have a good attitude.

[Photo] Work for your relationships

Sep 27, 2021
President of the Digital Collective club Ben Neessen hopes to help students gain professional connections through the club.

[Photo] Digital Collective club seeks new members

Sep 23, 2021
Bikers traveled through UNIs campus Monday afternoon on their 6,900 mile journey across the United States.

[Photo] Bikers travel across the US, stop at UNI

Sep 23, 2021
Traveling the world and exploring cultural identity are ways to explore more about yourself.

[Photo] Second First Impressions

Sep 20, 2021
Inspiring others helps navigate challenges, especially in unprecedented times.

[Photo] Aspire to Inspire

Sep 20, 2021

United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures

Aug 26, 2021
Pictured is Nixson Benitez, the new executive editor for the Northern Iowan newspaper.

Executive Editor welcomes everyone to the upcoming school year

Aug 26, 2021

N.I. en Español: ¡Trabaja con nosotros en el año que viene!

Apr 29, 2021
Refugee students were given an opportunity to experience what UNI has to offer as the Ethnic Student Promoters hosted a visit day.

Special visit day introduces refugee students to UNI

Apr 12, 2021
After attending UNI himself, Lizarraga-Estrada decided he wanted to help other multicultural students find where they belong through his role in admissions.

Admissions staff member supports multicultural students

Apr 8, 2021
Después de asistir él mismo a UNI, Lizárraga-Estrada ahora ayuda a otros estudiantes multiculturales a encontrar a dónde pertenecen a través de su trabajo con la Oficina de Admisiones.

Empleado de Admisiones apoya a los estudiantes multiculturales

Apr 8, 2021
Guest writer PIERR representative discusses the importance of protecting Asian American students at UNI following racial injustices and attacks across the country.

Carta al editor: Apoye a tus Panteras AAPI

Apr 1, 2021
Los profesores del departamento del teatro Jim Bray y Gretta Berghammer son los directores de una película que se llama “Dream with Me.”

TheatreUNI to produce “Dream with Me”

Mar 25, 2021
As more Iowans become vaccinated, students share their experience receiving COVID-19 vaccines.

Vacunados comparten sus historias

Mar 25, 2021
Award-winning journalist and Waterloo native Nicole Hannah-Jones delivers the keynote address during UNIs DiversiLead conference, held on Saturday, March 20.

UNI hosts DiversiLead conference

Mar 25, 2021
Jessica Vázquez es estudiante y líder para el departamento de arte aquí en UNI. Aquí, ella presenta su obra, “Esencial,” que creó durante COVID-19.

N.I. en Español: Poder y pasión en el departamento de arte

Mar 18, 2021
The UNI-Dome is set to be the location of three separate in-person commencement ceremonies this spring.

Ceremonia de graduación de la primavera vuelve a ser en persona

Mar 4, 2021
Los profesores del departamento del teatro Jim Bray y Gretta Berghammer son los directores de una película que se llama “Dream with Me.”

N.I. en Español: Theatre UNI producirá “Dream with me”

Feb 25, 2021
Ceremonia de graduación virtual provoca petición

Ceremonia de graduación virtual provoca petición

Feb 18, 2021
Cici Daniels es la encargada de relaciones públicas de BSU.

Black History in a pandemic

Feb 11, 2021
Cici Daniels es la encargada de relaciones públicas de BSU.

N.I. en Español: Mes de la Historia Afroamericano

Feb 11, 2021
A medida que se acerca la recontrataciòn, el DOR decidió que Campbell Hall se utilizara solo para salas de aislamiento y cuarentena.

Campbell, Lawther experimentarán cambios en el otoño

Feb 4, 2021

NI en Español: ¡Bienvenidos!

Jan 28, 2021
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