Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)

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# Title Date Summary
51 Election Day: Where, how to vote
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.2 		Information about voting in the 2020 election; photo.
52 Students for Life: Nook overturns NISG Court's decision
Northern Iowan 117:21, p.1 		UNI President Mark Nook overturns the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court's decision to deny Students for Life's application to become a student organization. Nook discusses the appeals and decision process, and the article highlights sections of his eight-page ruling; photos.
53 COVID-19 on campus: numbers rise
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.1 		Positive COVID-19 cases rise; photo.
54 Students for Life awaiting president's verdict
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.2 		Students for Life still awaits a verdict from President Nook on whether they can form a student organization. They appealed to Nook after the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court both denied their application.
55 Students for Life appeals to president
Northern Iowan 117:19, p.1 		Students for Life appeals to President Nook after the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court denied its request to form a student organization; photos.
56 Dining centers continue to adapt
Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1 		Piazza and Rialto adapt to COVID-19 and social distancing; photos.
57 COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate increases
Northern Iowan 117:18, p.2 		Statistics on the growing positive COVID-19 rates; photo.
58 Students for Life: Court upholds Senate decision
Northern Iowan 117:17, p.1 		The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Supreme Court, in a 5-3 vote, upheld a decision made by the NISG Senate to deny UNI Students For Life to be a student organization; photo.
59 Students for Life fails to pass
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.1 		The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) fails to pass a bill allowing the student organization "Students for Life" to form on campus, stirring controversy; photo.
60 College Hill parking changes arrive
Northern Iowan 117:14, p.2 		The City of Cedar Falls, the College Hill Partnership, and UNI have added a 50 cent hourly fee to two parking lots on College Hill which used to be free. New Pay Station Smart Meters along with an app called 'Park Smarter' are now in use to help with parking in these areas; photo.
61 COVID-19 on campus
Northern Iowan 117:14, p.1 		The number of cases of COVID-19 on campus reported by the Student Health Center and self-reported tests have remained relatively low and consistent throughout the semester. UNI is following the guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announcing that individuals exposed to COVID-19 only have to quarantine if both parties are not wearing masks; photo.
62 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.
63 IDPH adjusts quarantine recommendations
Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1 		The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adjusted its 14 day COVID-19 quarantine recommendations to exclude exposure when both participants were wearing a mask; photo.
64 UNI-Dome to become voting site
Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2 		The UNI-Dome will be a voting site for early and general election voting for Black Hawk County residents; photo.
65 Local mask mandates: Waterloo extends, Black Hawk County fails to pass
Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2 		The Waterloo City Council approved an extension to the city-wide mask mandate, while the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors failed to pass a county-wide mask mandate. The City of Cedar Falls also has a mask mandate in place.
66 Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event
Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4 		Dance Marathon hosts a kickoff event in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
67 COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease
Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1 		The number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus decreases.
68 Bars set to open earlier than expected
Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1 		Governor Kim Reynolds declares that bars in Black Hawk, Dallas, and Polk counties can reopen; photos.
69 UNI announces shifts to spring semester
Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1 		Spring break is cancelled due to COVID-19; photo.
70 COVID-19 on campus: 17 new cases
Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1 		The UNI Student Health Center reports 17 new cases of Covid-19. This brings the total to 132 on campus. This is a 15.45% increase compared to the previous rating period of 22.96%, making a decline in cases.
71 Virtual fair offers opportunities
Northern Iowan 117:8, p.7 		Students attend the spring 2020 Career Fair. This fall, due to COVID-19, The Career Fair will be held virtually; photo.
72 Cedar Falls passes mask mandate
Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1 		The Cedar Falls City Council issues a citywide mask mandate; photo.
73 COVID-19 alters commencement and homecoming
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.4 		2020 commencement and homecoming are moved online due to COVID-19; photo.
74 "Quest" to promote racial justice
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.2 		The program "Cultivating Justice: A 6-Week Quest Toward Racial Equity" is announced; photo.
75 UNI releases latest COVID-19 numbers
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1 		The latest COVID-19 statistics on campus are released; photo.
76 Quarantine concerns prompt classroom shifts
Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1 		Classrooms change their locations and arrangements with growing COVID-19 concerns, with an emphasis on students sitting six feet apart to reduce the frequency of quarantining; photos.
77 Loss of AC in McCollum causes class cancellation
Northern Iowan 117:3, p.4 		Classes taking place in McCollum Science Hall were cancelled due to an internal failure in the air conditioning system; photo.
78 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.
79 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.
80 Students flock to bars amid COVID-19
Northern Iowan 117:2, p.1 		Bars on College Hill have received criticism on social media due to the appearance of not following COVID-19 guidelines. Some UNI students posted photos of long lines outside of College Hill bars where people are packed tightly together and not wearing masks; photo.
81 Students return to the "classroom"
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1 		In hopes of lessening the spread of COVID-19, UNI is implementing three main options for fall 2020 classes--fully in-person, fully online and hybrid. Most students interviewed by the Northern Iowan preferred in-person classes; photo.
82 Coronavirus: Updates on the pandemic
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.1 		The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the virus a pandemic and Iowa has a total of 13 cases as of March 11, 2020. UNI administrators sent out an email March 10 stating that all classes will be online until at least April 3. Dining centers, residence halls, and facilities including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Rod Library, Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), and Student Health Clinics will remain open. Off-campus learning experiences are not impacted. Performances at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) will also continue with increased safely measures. Other Iowa universities have made similar decisions. The Board of Regents will be continuing the international travel ban each Monday for a continual 30-day period. Domestic travel remains an institutional-level decision. On March 8, Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. On March 9, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed an additional five cases, and Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation; photo.
83 UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19
Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1 		Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.
84 Special election raises issues of PSO
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.1 		In the wake of council member Rob Green's resignation to serve as the mayor of Cedar Falls, the Cedar Falls City Council voted to have Nick Taiber fill the vacated seat. Cedar Falls residents petitioned to fill the at-large seat by special election; the petition was approved and the election will take place on March 24. Those on the ballot include Kelly Dunn, T.J. Frein, Fred Perrymann, Penny Popp, and LeaAnn Saul, but not Taiber. Taiber decided not to run due to controversy about potential implementation of a public safety officer (PSO) program. The PSO program, implemented in 2015, is a paid on-call proram to cross-train staff to assist police and fire safety efforts. Members of the community have argued against or in favor of the program based upon their views of its safety training. Taiber had led the council's decision to eliminate firefighter positions and replace them with PSOs; photo.
85 NISG announces election results
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.1 		The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) announced election results. Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene won the President and Vice President positions in an uncontested race, receiving 100% of the vote. Senator-elects were as follows: Graduate College - Denise Kassis and Jaclyn Davidshofer; College of Business - Esha Jayswal, Mohammad Rawwas, and Matthew Barton; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Ochuko Avwunuma, Rocio Castrejon, Danielle Goedken, and Gisselle Herrera; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences - Abigail Kraft, Alisanne Struck, Randy Everding, and Noelle Sampson. Many senate seats remained unfilled; photo.
86 Parking changes coming to College Hill
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2 		Parking in the College Hill area will soon be standardized between lots with new signage and pay stations; photos.
87 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.
88 NISG debate: Elle, Rachel talk platform
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.2 		During the Northern Iowa Student Government's (NISG) annual debate, competing presidential tickets have the chance to debate their platforms; however, during this election Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene run unopposed. The event was held on February 19 in the Maucker Union Coffeehouse and NISG Chief Justice Bekah Bass moderated. Boeding and Greene discussed their platform, based on student comfort and success. Elections will be on February 25; photo.
89 '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.
90 NISG debate set for Wed., Feb. 19
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.2 		The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host its annual debate in Maucker Union Coffeehouse. At the event, presidential and vice presidential candidates Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene will speak with students and present their platform. Since Boeding and Greene are the only presidential ticket running, the event will serve more as a town hall session, as opposed to the traditional debate format.
91 NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.1 		Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos.
92 Panel addresses diversity in the workplace
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.2 		On February 6, UNI hosted a panel discussing diversity in the workplace at the Center for Multicultural Education (CME). Panelists included Michelle Byers, assistant vice president and director of the Office of Human Resources, Keyah Levy, assistant director of the CME, and Chiquita Loveless, Military and Veteran Student Services coordinator; Gabriela Olivares, associate dean of the Graduate College, moderated. Panelists spoke on their personal experiences in the workplace, how faculty and staff can encourage diversity, and answered questions; photo.
93 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.
94 UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1 		UNI students and faculty participated in a mock caucus on January 27 ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The event was hosted by the American Democracy Projects, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the political science department; photos.
95 Imagine College Hill! kickoff workshop planned
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5 		Students and community members are invited to the Imagine College Hill! kickoff visioning workshop on January 29 at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE). Through the program, the College Hill Partnership will gather public ideas and feedback on revisioning the district; photo.
96 Klobuchar's daughter visits UNI
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.2 		Abigail Bessler, daughter of Minnesota senator and Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar made a brief stop at UNI while traveling across Iowa in support of her mother's campaign.Klobuchar is not able to attend Iowa campaigning due to impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Klobuchar is pulling at 11% in Iowa; photo.
97 University to host mock caucus
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.2 		The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo.
98 WRC updates facilities, hours
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.2 		The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) updated its facilities to include the Panther Performance Center (PPC), which is accessible to students throughout the day. Previously, areas were closed to students when reserved for classes. Christopher Denison, Director of Recreation Services, hopes the change will encourage students to use the WRC instead of a facility or service outside UNI; photos.
99 UNI hosts caucus in Maucker
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1 		The event, held one week before the Iowa caucuses on February 3, was intended to introduce students to the caucus process and the role it plays in the American democratic system. As Hoffman called the group to order, she stressed the value of Iowans' unique experience of being "first in the nation in the caucusing process". Hoffman opened with a general explanation of the caucus process, including how to find your ward and precinct location; photo.
100 Students lend hand in prairie project
Northern Iowan 116:26, p.2 		Students from Craig Hemsath's Union High School participated in a prairie re-seeding project in collaboration with the Tallgrass Prairie Center on Wednesday, November 20 at the Irvine Prairie, donated by Cathy Irvine in memory of her husband David; photo.