Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022)

Displaying 151 - 200 of 263 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
151 Panthers complete day one of MVC tourney
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.6
Day one of the indoor track and field Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) was held in the UNI-Dome. On the men's team, six advanced to the finals in five different events: 60 meter dash - Isaiah Trousil, Tayshaun Cooper, Eli Hicks; 60 meter hurdles - Jak Sumners; 200 meter dash - Isaiah Trousil, Tayshaun Cooper, Eli Hicks; 800 meter dash - Wal Khat; mile - CJ May. On the women's team, six advanced in three events: 60 meter hurdles - Hannah Schau, Megan Hudson; 200 meter dash - Taylor Raines, Tyler Gray; 800 meter - Dianna Slight, Katie Nimrod. Six additional athletes received all-conference honors: Chase Van Sant, Jack Sumners, Kyler Yodts, Darius King, Isabelle Holtzen, and Cam Bauer. At the end of the first day, the men's team led the conference and the women's team was in third place; photos.
152 Panther Portrait: Dance Marathon
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.5
The ninth annual UNI Dance Marathon event was held in Maucker Union on February 29 and raised a total $522,136.09 to fund pediatric epilepsy research. Nathan and Beth Tross of Highland Park, Illinois matched the funs raised to bring the total amount to $1,044,272; photos.
153 Panthers secure No. 1 seed in MVC
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.1
UNI men's basketball finished their regular season with the regular-season Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) title and an undefeated record in the McLeod Center. They defeated the University of Evansville, 84-64, and Rake University, 70-43. The team will next compete in the MVC Tournament in St. Louis beginning March 6; photo.
154 Panthers fall to Indiana State in OT, defeat Bradley
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.6
The women's basketball team played two Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) games, losing to the Illinois State Redbirds, 69-61, and defeating the Bradley Braves, 64-57. They are now 16-10 overall and and 8-7 in the MVC; photo.
155 Alum Grassley visits UNI in annual 99-county tour
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2
Long-serving Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley visited UNI on Thursday, February 20. During his short visit, he answered questions from students and community members; photo.
156 'Black and Educated' calls for change
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.1
The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the panel "Black and Educated" in the Maucker Union Ballroom on February 18. Panelists, all UNI employees, included Ieshia Brown, academic advisor for Student Support Services; Dr. Mickye Johnson, director of the Upward Bound program; Dr. Irenea Walker, assistant professor of elementary education; Dr. Shuaib Meacham, associate professor of literacy, and Dr. Robert Welch, director of academic advising in the College of Education. Panelists shared their experiences and challenges as Black educators, described UNI's environment for people of color, and discussed ways that UNI students, especially white students, can contribute to a positive shift on campus; photo.
157 Panthers go 1-4 in Hillenbrand Invitational
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.6
The UNI softball team traveled to Arizona for the Hillenbrand Invitational. They were defeated by the Arizona Wildcats after being tied 6-6; the Oklahoma Sooners, 10-2; won against Bryant 13-5; and lost to Long Beach State, 8-7; photo.
158 Panther split in Indiana against State, Evansville
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.6
The women's basketball team lost one Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) game to Indiana State, 65-63, and won the other against Evansville, 67-49; photo.
159 Loyola Ramblers take Panthers on the road in overtime
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.6
The men's basketball team was defeated by the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers during overtime, 82-73; photo.
160 Panther Train takes senior night 36-6
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.6
The Panthers wrestling team defeated West Virginia, 36-6, in the West Gymnasium during senior night. It was the last home meet for seniors Isaiah Patton, Bryce Steiert, Jay Schwarm, Paden Moore, Taylor Lujan, and Max Thomsen. The team's final match will be at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on February 20; photo.
161 UNI takes final two games of UNI-Dome Classic
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.6
The UNI softball team ended the Doc Halverson UNI-Dome Classic with a 3-3 record after rallying during both games to defeat DePaul University and the University of South Dakota; photos.
162 Panthers take down Southern Illinois in overtime
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.6
The UNI women's basketball team won against Southern Illinois in the final minutes to end the game in overtime, 71-66; photos.
163 AP top 25 poll: why aren't the Panthers ranked yet?
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.6
In the author's opinion, the UNI men's basketball team should be ranked in the AP Top 25 rankings due to their 21-3 overall record, No. 1 rank in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), and perfect 13-0 home record; photo.
164 Panther women drop first home game of the year
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.9
The UNI women's basketball team hosted the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC)-leading Missouri State Lady Bears in the McLeod Center and were defeated, 65-55, in their first home loss of the season. They are now 9-1 in the conference and 19-3 overall; photos.
165 Softball season underway in the Dome
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.9
The UNI softball team opened their season when they hosted the Doc Halverson UNI-Dome Classic, including visitors DePaul, Drake, Murray State, South Dakota, and South Dakota State. On day one, UNI lost to South Dakota, 5-3, and Murray State, 2-1. On day two, the Panthers beat Murray State and and lost to South Dakota State, 6-1; photos.
166 Imagining America presents at UNI
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.1
Junior art history major Katelyn Brockmeyer is an intern at Imagining America, which promotes community engagement through arts, humanities, and design. Brockmeyer is facilitating presentations on various topics in art, and presented on black artists in history during Black History Month, including Kihinde Wiley, Betye Saar, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Maya Angelou, and Faith Ringgold, among others. UNI graduate and curator for the Waterloo Center for the Arts Chawne Paige also spoke, focusing on the center's collection of Haitian art.
167 UNI defeats Valpo, Drake
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.1
UNI men's basketball team is 21-3 overall and 10-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). The Panthers defeated the Valparaiso Crusaders, 63-51, and the Drake University Bulldogs, 83-73. UNI remains undefeated at home with a record of 13-0; photos.
168 Caucus results cause delay, confusion
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.1
Technical difficulties resulted in Democratic caucus result delays. As of printing, Pete Buttigieg narrowly led the state, followed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden. UNI hosted two locations. In the West Gymnasium, Sanders received four delegates, Warren three, and Buttigieg two. In Maucker Union, Sanders received three delegates, and Warren, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar two. Student Erin Thomason, who served as the precinct chair for the West Gym, discussed the technical difficulties they encountered.
169 UNI celebrates World Hijab Day
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.1
On February 3, the UNI Muslim Students Association celebrated World Hijab Day and encouraged people of all backgrounds and religions to wear them. Founded in 2013 by Nazma Khan, World Hijab Day has been celebrated on February 1 in over 140 countries. Muslim Students Association President Luma Yasin discussed the meaning of wearing the hijab, and the association aimed to address misconceptions about the hijab and Muslim culture; photos.
170 Panthers defeat Bears, Aces
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.6
The men's basketball team has continued its winning streak, beating the Missouri State Bears and Evansville Aces. This improves their record to 19-3 on the season, remaining undefeated at home; photos.
171 NISG engages students at open house
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.1
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held their first open house. The event was held to inform students about NISG's activities, how they can be involved, and the upcoming election; photos.
172 UNI observes inaugural 'Arctic Day'
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.1
UNI's first "Arctic Day" was held on January 31 in conjunction with the launch of University of the Arctic (UArctic) and the ARCTICenter on campus. The center held a launch and information in Rod Library followed by scholar Tatiana Egorova's presentation "The Peoples of Frozen II: the Saami Culture in the Arctic" in the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC). Its goal is to provide research and education about the North. UArctic president Lars Kullerud spoke about the organization, and Mary Youngbear, registrar for the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum in Tama, Iowa, spoke about indigenous tribes in North America; photo.
173 Panther Portrait: Hot Topics with SAE
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.4
Members of the improv comedy group Some Assembly Required (SAR) hosted their first show of the season, "Hot Topics," at Threehouse; photos.
174 Panther down Loyola, move into first place
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.6
The men's basketball team defeated the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers in the McLeod Center, 67-62. They are 6-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and 17-3 overall; photo.
175 Panthers suffer road loss against SIU Salukis
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.6
The UNI men's basketball team fell in a two point game, 68-66, against the Salukis of Southern Illinois in Carbondale. Panthers are now 5-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Coach Ben Jacobson gives comments about the game. The Panthers will next host the Rambler of Loyola-Chicago in the McLeod Center; photo.
176 Panther Portrait: FRC Iowa regional flash mob filming
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.5
UNI students and community members filmed a flash mob message in the McLeod Center about UNI's five-year hosting of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Iowa Regional; photos.
177 UNI Rolls out Everything Bagels
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.5
UNI Dining Services has instituted a new concept - Everything Bagels baked at the on-campus baker Fresh Beginnings will be available from Chat's, Biscotti's, and UNI Catering; photo.
178 Panthers take down Air Force 28-12
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.6
The Panther wrestling team defeated the Air Force Academy, 28-12; photo.
179 MVC basketball: Panthers look to return to the Big Dance
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.6
Horning discusses the competitiveness of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), March Madness, and the Panthers conference schedule, predicting that the men's basketball team will receive the MVC's automatic bid for the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016; photos.
180 Panthers lose to Missouri in NCAA tourney
Northern Iowan 116:26, p.6
After a failed attempt to win the championship game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, the Panther volleyball team earned an at-large spot in the NCAA Tournament. They lost three sets to the University of Missouri Tigers, 25-11, 25-13, and 25-14. The team will return next season; photo.
181 Panthers fall to Alabama and Ohio State in Las Vegas
Northern Iowan 116:25, p.6
The UNI women's basketball team traveled to Las Vegas over Thanksgiving break to participate in the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout. The team lost to Alabama, 87-77, and Ohio State, 64-46, making them 5-2 for the season; photo.
182 Panthers defeat UT Marin behind Berhow's 36
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.6
The UNI men's basketball team advanced to 5-0 after winning against the UT Martin Skyhawks, 87-67. Trea Berhow led the way scoring a career-high 36 points and shooting a record-tying eight three-point shots. Berhow tied UNI's record and created a new one for the McLeod Center; photo.
183 CIEP panel brews up converstaion
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.2
The Cultural and Intensive English Program (CIEP) held a Coffee Hour and Information Panel in Rod Library. CIEP is an on-campus program that teaches both international and domestic students English and celebrates their native cultures while integrating them into American culture. This panel had international students from Saudi Arabia, China, and India speak; photo.
184 Panthers get a 'Taste of Culture'
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.1
The Office of International Programs and International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) hosted "A Taste of Culture" at the Maucker Union Ballroom on November 18. International students represented over 35-different cultures at the event, which also included tables, cultural showcases, and refreshments; photos.
185 Teachers offer advice at SEECA panel
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.1
The Student Elementary and Early Childhood Association (SEECA) Classroom Teacher Panel gathered in Schindler Education Center on November 19. Six teachers shared their classroom experiences. Four were from the Cedar Valley and two more interacted via Zoom and discussed their lives as teachers. Each teacher gave advice and discussed challenges and rewards; photos.
186 Women's basketball defeats Mizzou & Iowa, advance to 4-0
Northern Iowan 116:23, p.6
The UNI women's basketball team beat University of Missouri, 78-73, on November 13, 2019, and the Iowa Hawkeyes, 88-66, on November 16, 2019; photo.
187 Men's basketball win two at home, advance to 4-0
Northern Iowan 116:23, p.6
UNI men's basketball team beat California State University (CSU) Bakersfield, 67-55, on November 13, 2019, and Northern Colorado, 77-72, on November 16, 2019; photo.
188 'Sustainable Snacks' commends crickets
Northern Iowan 116:23, p.4
The UNI Student Nature Society hosted a "Sustainable Snacks" event featuring Iowa cricket farmer Becky Herman on November 14, 2019; photos.
189 Top 3 men's basketball standouts to watch this season
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.6
In the author's opinion, the three UNI men's basketball players to watch this season are A. J. Green, Spencer Haldeman, and Austin Phyfe; photo.
190 UNI community packs REC town hall
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.1
More than 200 students, faculty, and community members attended a town hall hosted by the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) at Maucker Union on November 11. REC summarized their formation and launch of the #UNIisnotanAlly campaign, directed at what they viewed as a failure of UNI's administration to act on goals to combat racism. REC took questions and invited students of color to share their experiences. An addition to the article titled "Related: REC, students from Iowa and ISU attend Board of Regents meeting" covers the Board of Regents November 13 meeting that REC and representatives from Iowa and Iowa State attended to call for a town hall meeting with the regents; photos.
191 Six Panters claim titles in season opener
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.6
The UNI wrestling team's season began at the Harold Nichols Open at Iowa State University. Six Panther wrestlers claimed the title in their weight group on the day with five more finishing in second place. Winners included Michael Blockhus, Max Thomsen, Bryce Steiert, Taylor Lujan, Lance Runyon, and Parker Keckeisen; photo.
192 Women's Basketball starts off season 2-0
Northern Iowan 116:21, p.6
UNI women's basketball won against North Dakota State, 95-63. All 11 students on the team made a score. The team was selected third in the Missouri Valley Conference; photo.
193 Men's Basketball takes down NIU 64-54
Northern Iowan 116:21, p.6
The UNI men's basketball team took on the Northern Illinois and won, 64-54. The Panthers will next California University in the McLeod Center; photo.
194 Panthers win in home opener 58-53
Northern Iowan 116:20, p.1
Men's basketball defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs, 58-53, in their first home game of the season in the McLeod Center; photos.
195 Women's basketball 2019-20 season preview
Northern Iowan 116:17, p.6
UNI women's basketball team returns a strong core of key players as well as a talented group of young players going into the 2019-20 season; photo.
196 Women's Chorus, Glee Club perform
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.4
The Women's Chorus and Varsity Glee Club performed a Spotlight Series concert at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Both sections sang a wide variety of songs with both groups doing a piece in Spanish in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. At the end of the performance, John Wiles, director of the Glee Club, invited audience members to join either group; photos.
197 Panthers take down Loyola, move to 14-9
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.6
Women's volleyball defeated the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers, 3-1, advancing to 14-9 on the season and 8-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference; photo.
198 Panther Portrait: Howl O' Ween Pet Parade
Northern Iowan 116:15, p.4
The Cedar Falls downtown district hosted its second annual Howl O' Ween Pet Parade on October 19th, 2019. The event benefited the American Cancer Society; photo.
199 Panthers drop Bulldogs in 3 sets
Northern Iowan 116:15, p.1
UNI volleyball team beat the Drake Bulldogs in 3 sets. The win extended UNI's win streak over Drake to 46 consecutive games dating back to 1997; photo.
200 Cold War soldier's story
Northern Iowan 116:15, p.1
Dr. Kenneth Atkinson, UNI Professor and Cold War veteran, gave his lecture "Transporting the Nation's Secrets Across the Iron Curtain: A Cold War Soldier's Story" on October 16th, 2019. The event was hosted by UNI's Phi Alpha Theta History Lecture Series; photo.