Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023)

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	End of an Era: Benítez departs from the NI Northern Iowan 119:54, p.3	04/27/2023	Northern Iowan (NI) Executive Editor Nixson Benítez writes of his journey throughout his time at UNI and working at NI. He gives shout outs and thank you's to all UNI staff and faculty and his colleagues at Northern Iowan; photo.
2	Election results: Taking your ABC's into 2023-2024 Northern Iowan 119:39, p.1	02/27/2023	Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo won the Northern Iowa Student Government election by 150 votes and will be the student body president and vice president for the 2023-2024 school year. Nixson Benitez gives more details about the election results including the college elections; photo.
3	Meet Micaiah and Liz Northern Iowan 119:38, p.4	02/20/2023	Nixson Benitez writes about Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
4	Micaiah and Liz: Learn your ABC's Northern Iowan 119:38, p.1	02/20/2023	Nixson Benitez writes about Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
5	The search engine war: ChatGPT vs Google Northern Iowan 119:35, p.3	02/09/2023	Nixson Benitez writes an opinion article on the race for adapting AI into search engines. Benitez includes an interview with English department faculty Jim O'Loughlin; photo.
6	McDermott impacting Panther basketball Northern Iowan 119:33, p.6	02/02/2023	Nixson Benitez interviews Maya McDermott, sophomore point guard for the UNI women's basketball team. McDermott shares her goals for herself and the team for the 2022-2023 season as well as what it is like to be an athlete in today's society; photo.
7	The great legacy of Christian Ogbondah Northern Iowan 119:33, p.1	02/02/2023	Christian Ogbondah, professor of journalism and communication, retired from UNI in Spring of 2022. He received the Distinguished Scholar Award last April for the work and legacy he left at UNI. Nixson Benitez writes the history and impact of Christian Ogbondah; photo.
8	The fall of UNI fraternities and sororities Northern Iowan 119:31, p.5	01/26/2023	Kate Murphy writes about the decreasing numbers of students enrolling in UNI which in turn is causing fraternity and sororities to struggle finding recruitment. Starting Spring 2023, the fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha is shutting down permanently due to the lack of new members; photo.
9	Mark Nook joins the game Northern Iowan 119:27, p.1	12/05/2022	University President Mark Nook joins Panther Esports president Tanner Braun for a livestream of him playing on the newly launched campus-wide Minecraft server. The livestream took place on December 1, 2022 in the Esports Lounge in Maucker Union; photo.
10	Updates from the Board of Regents Northern Iowan 119:24, p.5	11/17/2022	Nixson Benitez goes over the seven items that were approved by the Board of Regents on November 9th and 10th.
11	Board of Regents approves nursing program Northern Iowan 119:24, p.1	11/17/2022	On Wednesday November 10th, the Board of Regents approved adding the nursing program at UNI. Nancy Kertz, Ph.D. will be the executive director of nursing and the chief academic nurse administrator while the program is being built; photo.
12	Dining hall disaster Northern Iowan 119:24, p.1	11/17/2022	On Wednesday November 16th, a fan in Rialto Dining Hall malfunctioned which emitted smoke and caused the sprinklers to turn on throughout the dining hall. Students were turned away during the lunch rush but the dining hall was able to reopen at 5pm the same day; photo.
13	Panther Portrait: N.I. Gala Northern Iowan 119:23, p.5	11/14/2022	The Northern Iowan hosted a gala for its 130th anniversary. This article includes three photos from the event; photo.
14	A toast to another 130 years Northern Iowan 119:21, p.2	11/07/2022	Northern Iowan's Executive Editor Nixson Benitez writes an article about the events that will be held for the anniversary. He also explains and interviews fellow colleagues to answer the question of why journalism and newspapers are important in todays society; photo.
15	Former Panther gifts $5 million Northern Iowan 119:18, p.1	10/27/2022	1962 alum Marilyn Bohl donates $5 million to the UNI Athletics department to go towards Dome renovations. Caroline Christensen gives background on Marilyn Bohl and interviews the Athletic Director David Harris and Vice President of University Advancement James Jermier about how this contribution will help build a better community; photo.
16	Austin Phyfe on the road to recovery Northern Iowan 119:17, p.7	10/24/2022	Austin Phyfe speaks about his diagnosis and his recovery time during the men's basketball media day on October 17th; photo.
17	Coach Jacobson speaks at media day Northern Iowan 119:16, p.6	10/20/2022	UNI's men's basketball head coach Ben Jacobson talks about the upcoming basketball season and team during media day; photo.
18	2022 midterms approach Northern Iowan 119:16, p.1	10/20/2022	Mallory Schmitz gives readers information on early voting and absentee ballot requests for the upcoming midterm election; photo.
19	Day of the Dead festival returns to UNI Northern Iowan 119:15, p.4	10/17/2022	The second annual Day of the Dead festival, put on by the Multicultural Theatrical Society (MTS), will be held at the Bertha Martin Theater to honor the Latino community on campus. Carly Mathes Henle interviews Co-Vice President of MTS Julie Matta; photo.
20	TikTok star Jax coming to GBPAC Northern Iowan 119:15, p.2	10/17/2022	TikTok star Jax will be performing in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) put on by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) on November 16, 2022; photo.
21	Kurt Warner returns to UNI Northern Iowan 119:14, p.6	10/13/2022	Kurt Warner, former UNI football player and NFL Hall of Famer returns to UNI for homecoming weekend events; photo.
22	Do you have access? Northern Iowan 119:13, p.3	10/10/2022	Nkasa Bolumbu writes an opinion piece featuring UNI students Caleb Gahle and Nick Johnson. Gahle, who has cerebral palsy, is creating a new student organization called Awareness, Community, Collaboration, Empowerment, Support, and Success (ACCESS) which will allow students with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness; photo.
23	Celebrando los líderes latinx en UNI Northern Iowan 119:13, p.2	10/10/2022	Nixson Benitez writes a piece for the N.I. In Spanish column about Celebrating Latinx leaders at UNI. Some of those leaders include Director of Mental Health for Student Government Liz Montalvo, UNIdos President Yessenia Rodríguez, and Assistant Director of Diversity Admissions Janine Baeza; photo.
24	Why turning the UNI Health Beat into an Esports area sucks Northern Iowan 119:13, p.3	10/10/2022	Abigail Saathoff writes their opinion on the struggles of UNI's decision to change the UNI Health Beat gym into a gaming area. Saathoff points out that the Wellness/Recreation Center is 12-19 minute walk from any dorm on campus whereas the Health Beat Gym was a 5 minute walk making it more accessible to get a quick workout in; photo.
25	Panthers get ready to growl and groove Northern Iowan 119:12, p.1	10/06/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer reports the upcoming homecoming campus events such as the launch of the Our Tomorrow Campaign, campaniling, and the Homecoming Parade; photo.
26	Proposed nursing program breaks new ground Northern Iowan 119:11, p.1	10/03/2022	The Provost Office released a statement that fall 2022 marks the start of the 3rd stage of the Academic Positioning (AP) strategic plan. This plan includes a nursing program that is said to be beneficial for the future success of UNI as well as help combat the nursing shortage that Iowa is currently facing; photo.
27	Editorial: New Multimedia Editor Northern Iowan 119:9, p.1	09/26/2022	Tanner Raine is the new Multimedia Editor for the Northern Iowan team; photo.
28	Board of Regents meets in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 119:8, p.1	09/22/2022	Nixson Benitez reports on the prepared budget for UNI this upcoming year approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. About $34 million will go towards building renovations; photo.
29	Black Student Union celebrates 50 years Northern Iowan 119:7, p.4	09/19/2022	Diamond Roundtree reports on the events that led to the start of the Black Student Union (BSU) 50 years ago. The BSU held a 50th Anniversary Gala where members of the UNI Seven and other prominent alumni attended; photo.
30	Celebrating Latinx Leaders and advocates at UNI Northern Iowan 119:6, p.4	09/15/2022	Nixson Benitez interviews and writes about Latinx leaders on UNI's campus. Some of the people featured are Student Government Director of Mental Health Liz Montalvo, Madame President of UNIdos Yessenia Rodriguez, and admissions assistant director of diversity recruitment Janine Baeza; photo.
31	Panther Esports levels up Northern Iowan 119:3, p.1	09/01/2022	Panther Esports, one of the biggest student organizations with 235 members, struggles to find the funds and physical space for their club. For the fall semester, the club will temporarily meet in the old Health Beat gym near the tunnel that connects Maucker Union to Lang Hall; photo.
32	Editorial: el Northern Iowan resucita la columna en español del sitio web Northern Iowan 119:2, p.1	08/29/2022	Nixson Benítez writes a column in Spanish about resurrecting the Spanish column within the student newspaper and on the Northern Iowan website.
33	'DIS' is the most wonderful way to get involved Northern Iowan 119:2, p.1	08/29/2022	Nixson Benítez writes about opportunities that the Center of Multicultural Education (CME) will be providing in the coming year. Nixson interviews the Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DIS) Chiquita Loveless who explains the goals of DIS and the support system that they provide for students of all different racial or religious backgrounds; photo.
34	Executive editor welcomes new panthers to UNI Northern Iowan 119:1, p.9	08/25/2022	Nixson Benitez, the Northern Iowan Executive Editor, talks about the exciting things the Northern Iowan team will be doing this year and expresses the teams values; photo.
35	Students clocking out Northern Iowan 118:49, p.1	04/14/2022	A growing number of students on campus are skipping or missing classes; photos.
36	Faculty and students demand updated COVID-19 precautions Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1	01/24/2022	A group of faculty, staff, and students came together to form an open letter to the Board of Regents to express their concerns about COVID-19; photo.
37	UNI Theatre in jeopardy Northern Iowan 118:21, p.1	11/08/2021	Students gathered in the Strayer-Wood basement to discuss the large changes to the TheatreUNI program, as only four of the eight faculty positions will be filled next year; photo.
38	Estudiante celebra El Dia de los Muertos Northern Iowan 118:19, p.5	11/01/2021	Students celebrate the Day of the Dead; photo.
39	El Festival del Dia de los Muertos llegara a UNI Northern Iowan 118:18, p.5	10/28/2021	A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in English on page 1 and see photo; photo.
40	Day of the Dead Festival to be hosted at UNI Northern Iowan 118:18, p.2	10/28/2021	A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in Spanish on page 5 and see photo; photo.
41	UNI continues to grapple with O'Kane removal Northern Iowan 118:14, p.1	10/14/2021	Students and faculty fight back against the decision to discipline a professor for requiring masks. Another meeting with Dr. O'Kane's students was held on October 7, where administrative faculty spoke with them about their class; photo.
42	The new Coke Zero - is it worth the change? Northern Iowan 118:13, p.3	10/11/2021	Samantha Goodman discusses the new Coke Zero recipe and how it may have repercussions on the Coca-Cola brand; photo.
43	Reevaluating negative energy Northern Iowan 118:13, p.3	10/11/2021	Kalvig discusses cutting negative friendships out of your life for your own health; photo.
44	NISG condemns administration Northern Iowan 118:13, p.1	10/11/2021	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) resolved to give a statement of support for the students in Professor O'Kane's class who were affected by his dismissal. They also voted on committee chairs in this meeting; photo.
45	Was removing Dr. O'Kane from the classroom the right choice from UNI? Northern Iowan 118:12, p.3	10/07/2021	Author Jetta Colsch gives her opinion on Professor O'Kane's removal from the classroom after requiring a mask in his class, though it is prohibited by the Board of Regents; photo.
46	Check "DIS" out Northern Iowan 118:12, p.1	10/07/2021	The Department of Diversity, Inclusion, & Social Justice (DIS) are hosting a Harvest Conference with keynote speaker being former NFL player Jerry James (J.J.) Moses Jr. Read in Spanish on page 3; photo.
47	Students speak out over professor removal Northern Iowan 118:12, p.1	10/07/2021	Students voice their concern after Professor Steve O'Kane was removed from the classroom. Professor O'Kane mandated masks and threatened to lower grades if students did not comply, which violated the Board of Regents policy banning mask mandates. Students spoke to members of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) about how it impacted their education; photo.
48	UNI alum and advocate speaks with BSU Northern Iowan 118:11, p.2	10/04/2021	UNI alum and advocate Terry Stevens spoke to students on Friday during the celebration of the Black Student Union's 50th Anniversary; photo.
49	Puedes cambiar de opinion cuando cambian las circunstancias Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3	09/30/2021	Vilma Gomez pushes for people to wear their masks even if they have been vaccinated, according to CDC recommendations. Read in English on page 3; photo.
50	Work for your relationships Northern Iowan 118:9, p.3	09/27/2021	The author discusses how much work goes into different types of relationships, photo.