Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021)
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1 | Panther Portrait: College Hill Famers Market Northern Iowan 117:15, p.5 |
Panther Portrait of the weekly College Hill Farmer's Market; photos. | |
2 | Campus life editor bids farewell Northern Iowan 117:53, p.4 |
Campus life editor Anthony Witherow reflects on his time working at the Northern Iowan; photo. | |
3 | COVID-19 on campus: Cases drop, more vaccination clinics planned Northern Iowan 117:53, p.2 |
The number of positive COVID-19 cases on the UNI campus fell to 8.70% compared to 11.11% last week. As the spring semester ends, the Student Health Center plans to host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics available to students, faculty, and staff; photo. | |
4 | Panther Portrait: De-stress fest bingo Northern Iowan 117:52, p.4 |
Student Wellness Services hosted "De-Stress Fest Bingo" to help inform students on how to take care of themselves during high-stress moments; photos. | |
5 | COVID-19 on campus: Case count, positivity rate show little change Northern Iowan 117:51, p.2 |
The positivity rate of COVID-19 tests has remained mostly the same from data released by the Student Health Center; photos. | |
6 | Students help de-stress through plate smashing Northern Iowan 117:50, p.4 |
Marketing strategy classmates Alyssa Lawler, Dylan Hayen, and Miranda Stambaugh brought the recent TikTok plate-smashing trend to campus on April 13. They promoted it as a de-stressing activity, especially for frustrations about the COVID-19 pandemic; photos. | |
7 | UNI to host vaccination clinics Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1 |
UNI students and staff have been given the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in an on-campus clinic, April 13-16; photo. | |
8 | In review: Gun violence near campus Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1 |
On April 4, one person was injured on College hill when his own firearm accidentally discharged, and investigators found several firearms and arrested two people on charges unrelated to the shooting. The article discusses aggravated assaults and gun violence on or near campus that have taken place in the past five years. Cedar Valley residents and UNI students have expressed concern and protested increases in gun violence. Many expect an increase in gun-related incidents after Governor Reynolds signed a new permitless gun carrying law into effect at the beginning of the month; photo. | |
9 | COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop Northern Iowan 117:49, p.2 |
The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has dropped this week with 10 positive cases and 13 self-reported cases; photo. | |
10 | Panther Portrait: SAE Car Wash Northern Iowan 117:48, p.5 |
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity hosted a car wash; photos. | |
11 | COVID-19 on campus: positivity rates rises again Northern Iowan 117:47, p.2 |
The COVID-19 positivity rate rose again on UNI's campus resulting in 17 positive cases and 8 self-reported cases. The University continues to urge students to complete the on-campus vaccinations survey because Governor Reynolds promises the State of Iowa will have enough vaccines for all Iowans 16 and older; photo. | |
12 | COVID-19 on campus: numbers spike again Northern Iowan 117:45, p.2 |
The UNI COVID-19 data spiked last week with the semester's highest positivity rate and case counts so far. However, a survey has been sent out by the Student Health Center gauging interest in on-campus vaccinations to help with lowering the positivity rate on campus. Clinics on campus and in Black Hawk County are preparing planning for spring or early summer to open to students, employees and immediate family members, depending on supply and distribution; photo. | |
13 | Panther Portrait: Maucker Movie with CAB Northern Iowan 117:43, p.5 |
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) screened "Mean Girls" on March 18 as part of their "Maucker Movies" series; photos. | |
14 | CME inspires students with compliment wall Northern Iowan 117:43, p.4 |
The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) created an interactive compliment wall to inspire and encourage students throughout their day; photo. | |
15 | COVID-19 on campus: rate, cases fall Northern Iowan 117:43, p.2 |
The Student Health Center reported the university's lowest COVID-19 positivity rate of the semester, and there were no self-reported cases from staff or students. However, the more infectious B.1.1.7 variant was detected in Black Hawk County for the first time; photos. | |
16 | Extreme weather leads to reduced operations Northern Iowan 117:42, p.1 |
In-person classes were cancelled for the fourth time this semester due to extreme weather conditions, which caused campus to move to reduced operations for the day; photo. | |
17 | COVID-19 on campus: positivity and cases double; Regents lift travel ban Northern Iowan 117:41, p.2 |
The Student Health Center reports its latest statistics, and the Board of Regents announced it was lifting its ban on university-sponsored international travel; photo. | |
18 | COVID-19 on campus: low rates hold steady Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2 |
The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has remained low with only a slight increase in the campus positivity rate. Cedar Falls also renewed their mask mandate through April 7 and Waterloo's mandate remains in effect indefinitely; photo. | |
19 | CRRSAA funds to be distributed soon Northern Iowan 117:37, p.1 |
More than 3,300 UNI students (approximately one-third of spring enrollment) will receive COVID-19 relief funding as part of the latest federal aid package available through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) and distributed through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). $1,000-1,200 grants will be directly distributed to students with exceptional need based upon their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); photo. | |
20 | COVID-19 on campus: slight increase Northern Iowan 117:37, p.2 |
There was a very slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases and vaccinations have begun to be distributed on campus; photo. | |
21 | NISG election results announced Northern Iowan 117:36, p.1 |
Samantha Bennett and Alisanne Struck were announced as the winners of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential election. This is the second year in a row the presidential race has been unopposed. Senatorial candidates elected included: College of Business - Sam Ferguson; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Rocio Castrejon, Sam Caughron, Caroline Christensen, and Nawal Rai; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences - Salima Diallo, Jonah Eldridge, Miciah Krutsinger, Muhammad Raza, and Turner Sperry; photos. | |
22 | COVID-19 on campus: Rates constant Northern Iowan 117:35, p.2 |
The percent of positive COVID-19 tests stayed about the same from last week to this week. Last week also saw the first public COVID-19 vaccination clinic; photo. | |
23 | Cold temps cancel classes, close campus Northern Iowan 117:34, p.2 |
UNI cancelled classes and reduced operations on campus due to extreme cold temperatures; photo. | |
24 | COVID-19 on campus: slight increase Northern Iowan 117:33, p.2 |
An update on COVID on campus; photo. | |
25 | COVID-19 on campus: little change in rates, Reynolds lifts restrictions Northern Iowan 117:31, p.2 |
Despite changes in COVID-19 case numbers, Governor Kim Reynolds lifted restrictions regarding masks and public gatherings; photo. | |
26 | Blizzard conditions cancel classes Northern Iowan 117:31, p.1 |
Due to the winter weather conditions, UNI cancelled classes on February 4 and moved to reduced operations; photos. | |
27 | Statue returns to Redeker Northern Iowan 117:30, p.1 |
"The Three Acrobats" sculpture returns to a space outside the Redeker Center after conservation by Abby Hedley, UNI Art Conservationist, and Tom Stancliffe, retired Fine Arts professor; photos. | |
28 | Campbell, Lawther to see changes in fall Northern Iowan 117:30, p.1 |
With residence re-contracting approaching, the Department of Residence announced that in Fall 2021 Campbell Hall will only be used for isolation and quarantine, and Lawther Hall will be shifting into double suites and single rooms; photos. | |
29 | COVID-19 on campus: low positivity, case counts to start spring semester Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2 |
Low positivity rates and case counts of COVID-19 have been reported on campus; photo. | |
30 | Snow day starts spring semester Northern Iowan 117:28, p.1 |
The Spring semester began with a snow day; photos. | |
31 | Students plan for a long winter break Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1 |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall semester classes will end on November 24 and spring classes begin on January 25, resulting in a longer winter break for students. Students share their plans for the break; photo. | |
32 | Bringing pandemics to life across all generations Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4 |
Departments across the Rod Library curated a display about the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic; photo. | |
33 | Test Iowa site comes to UNI campus Northern Iowan 117:25, p.1 |
UNI brings a Test Iowa site to UNI to make getting tested for COVID-19 easier and more accessible; photo. | |
34 | UNI campus to host Test Iowa site Northern Iowan 117:24, p.2 |
The Student Health Center (SHC) hosts a Test Iowa site, primarily for the UNI community; photo. | |
35 | ISSO winter clothing drive heats up Northern Iowan 117:21, p.1 |
The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) sponsors a winter clothing drive; photo. | |
36 | PMB takes a "Trip to the Movies" Northern Iowan 117:20, p.1 |
The Panther Marching Band perform a show of popular songs from various films; photos. | |
37 | Dining centers continue to adapt Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1 |
Piazza and Rialto adapt to COVID-19 and social distancing; photos. | |
38 | Panther Portrait: College Hill farmers market Northern Iowan 117:15, p.5 |
The College Hill Farmers Market on October 1 was held in the middle of the street instead of the Octopus parking lot; photos. | |
39 | Health Center implements test fee Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1 |
The UNI Student Health Service will begin charging $80 per COVID-19 test as the State-borrowed analysis machine is expected to be returned soon; photo. | |
40 | PMB hosts first live performance Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5 |
The Panther Marching Band (PMB) held its first live performance of the season on September 25; photos. | |
41 | Some in-person classes opt for online Northern Iowan 117:12, p.1 |
Although UNI began the academic year with 80% in person and 20% online classes, many have shifted to online due to COVID-19 or other reasons; photos. | |
42 | Bars reopen in Black Hawk County Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1 |
Governor Kim Reynolds signs a proclamation to reopen bars in Black Hawk County; photos. | |
43 | Health Center cuts free STD testing Northern Iowan 117:9, p.2 |
The Student Health Center cuts free access to STD tests, citing financial reasons; photo. | |
44 | Adrianne Finlay previews "Cut Off" in Thursday reading Northern Iowan 117:4, p.4 |
Adrianne Finlay delivers a reading of her book "Cut Off" at the Final Thursday Reading Series, hosted in the backyard of the Hearst Center due to COVID-19 protocols; photo. | |
45 | UNI continues adapting to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1 |
UNI will begin releasing university data related to Covid-19, after the state's two other Regents universities. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to complete a Panther Health Check survey. University President Mark Nook emailed students concerning crowds of students visiting off-campus areas and not following Covid protocols, actions which could be subject to discipline on campus. The university began contact tracing and quarantine for students who have been exposed to or tested positive for Covid-19. An anonymous student shares her experience of quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive; photo. | |
46 | GBPAC hosts a very happy livestream Northern Iowan 117:2, p.5 |
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) has started hosting livestreamed concerts called "Local Legends" which features local musicians, including Christopher's Very Happy Band. The shows will be streamed on the GBPAC Facebook and YouTube page; photo. | |
47 | New procedures keep campus clean Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1 |
Before the much debated return to campus, both students and staff had experienced firsthand the expectations and stress the university placed on cleanliness. Every student was required to complete the Protecting Our Panthers COVID-19 training before returning to campus for the fall. A majority of staff, both full and part-time, were also given additional training that included new university protocol for keeping the campus clean; photo. | |
48 | Speaker discusses binge eating, perseverance Northern Iowan 116:40, p.2 |
Speaker and author Kara Whitely presented on her struggles with binge eating as well as her successes, including climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro, on February 24 in the Old Central Ballroom of Maucker Union as part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week; photo. | |
49 | Jazz combos present spring concert Northern Iowan 116:39, p.1 |
The UNI Jazz combo groups performed a spring concert in Russell Hall's Bengtson Auditorium on February 25. The concert was organized by School of Music professor Chriz Merz and graduate school conductors. The Isaac Schwarts combo performance included a piece written by member Andrew Piper. The Max McBride combo, Roomba Cats, and Flat Earth combo also performed; photos. | |
50 | Panther Portrait: NSSLHA Formal Northern Iowan 116:38, p.4 |
The UNI chapter of the National Student Speech Learning Hearing Association (NSSLHA) held its first formal for members. The NSLHA is an organization that is made up of undergraduate and graduate students who study communication disorders; photos. |