Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019)
Displaying 1 - 31 of 31 in reverse chronological order
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1 | Executive editor bids farewell to UNI Northern Iowan 117:54, p.1 |
Executive Editor of the Northern Iowan, Emma'le Maas, recounts her journey to obtaining her position and the time spent at the student newspaper; photo. | |
2 | Black lives continue to matter Northern Iowan 117:53, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd is a significant moment, but also a reminder of justice and healing yet to be attained; photo. | |
3 | Chauvin trial ends, but legacy lives on Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1 |
Emma'le Maas traveled to Minneapolis to cover the the end of the Derek Chauvin trial and the Justice for All Families protest; photos. | |
4 | Panthers get vaccinated on campus Northern Iowan 117:51, p.1 |
The Student Health Center (SHC) opened vaccination clinics on campus for students and staff to receive a first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine; photos. | |
5 | Clinic cancelled as FDA pauses shot Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1 |
On April 14, UNI's on-campus vaccination clinic in the West Gym was cancelled due to the FDA's recommendation to "pause" the Johnson and Johnson shot. The vaccination was paused due to six female individuals having severe blood clots within the last 6-13 days. The UNI Student Health Center had little time to warn students of the cancellation and many students criticized the handling of the situation; photo. | |
6 | Shots fired on College Hill, one injury reported Northern Iowan 117:47, p.1 |
Cedar Falls police responded to a report of shots fired outside Little Bigs on College Hill early Sunday morning, April 4. KWWL reported that Cedar Falls Public Safety later discovered the gunshot victim had accidentally shot himself. The Cedar Falls police also made two unrelated arrests on the scene; photo. | |
7 | UNI football vs. USD cancelled, one game left in season Northern Iowan 117:47, p.6 |
The UNI football team was supposed to face the University of South Dakota on April 1, but the game was cancelled due to COVID-19 tracing in South Dakota's football program. It will not be made up, leaving UNI with only one game left in the season: Homecoming 2020.5 against North Dakota State on April 10. | |
8 | As students call for spring break, professors respond Northern Iowan 117:42, p.2 |
The changing guidelines due to COVID-19 left students without a Spring Break this semester. While some students are struggling mentally and would prefer getting a break and extending the semester, others stress the importance of health and safety. Some professors are finding ways to give students a break anyway, whether through cancelling class or lessening the amount of homework assigned; photo. | |
9 | Amid harassment allegations, Butt withdraws from NISG race Northern Iowan 117:35, p.1 |
In the wake of social media allegations of harassment and misconduct, Muhammed Butt and running partner Bilal Hussein withdrew from the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential race. The ticket of Samantha Bennet and Alisanne Struck now run unopposed; photo. | |
10 | NISG presidential candidates tackle diversity and COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:34, p.3 |
Both Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential ticket candidates, Samantha Bennet with Alisanne Struck and Muhammed Shamir Butt with Bilal Hussain, debated via Zoom about issues concerning student advocacy, diversity, and involvement; photos. | |
11 | UNI unveils new logo, branding Northern Iowan 117:32, p.1 |
UNI rebrands with a new logo and website redesign; photo. | |
12 | IHSSA restricts spectators; reduces attendance Northern Iowan 117:27, p.6 |
Due to Governor Reynolds' proclamation about COVID, spectators at the Iowa High School Sport Associations playoffs will be reduced to two people per athlete; photo. | |
13 | Reynolds implements mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1 |
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announces new COVID-19 restrictions due to rising cases in Iowa, including a mask mandate, which she had been reluctant to implement since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Several students react to the mandate; photos. | |
14 | REC talks activism on Purple Couch Northern Iowan 117:26, p.2 |
Students Mohammed Rawwas and Laura Roman Jimenez talked about student activism and the Racial and Ethnic Coalition as part of the Purple Couch Courageous Conversations series; photo. | |
15 | Biden wins election, UNI reacts Northern Iowan 117:24, p.1 |
Joe Biden wins the 2020 presidential election after delays in vote counting and UNI students give their opinions; photo. | |
16 | The show goes on for Glee Club Northern Iowan 117:23, p.4 |
The Varsity Men's Glee Club is releasing a CD of holiday songs in place of the annual Variety Show; photo. | |
17 | A Country Divided: UNI reacts to Election Day Northern Iowan 117:23, p.1 |
UNI students and professors discuss the 2020 presidential election as well as the state-wide elections for the United States Congress. Both students and professors express their opinions on the uncalled race and the role of mail-in ballots; photo. | |
18 | Profs compare past, present politics Northern Iowan 117:20, p.2 |
Professors from the History and Political Science Departments discuss past politics and the 2020 election in a panel hosted by Phi Alpha Theta of the History Department; photo. | |
19 | UNI hosts early in-person voting Northern Iowan 117:15, p.1 |
Early in-person voting for the 2020 election is hosted outside of the UNI-Dome; photo. | |
20 | Flu vs. COVID-19: professors weigh in Northern Iowan 117:10, p.2 |
Professors weigh in on differences between COVID-19 and influenza; photos. | |
21 | Iowa State Cyclones sink in bayou against Cajuns Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9 |
Iowa State University opens their football season in their Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones had to reverse their decisions that would let 25,000 fans sit in the stands for the game due to the pandemic. Their game concluded 31-14; photo. | |
22 | Student teachers adapt to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:7, p.2 |
Student teachers adjust to COVID-19 protocols in the Cedar Valley; photos. | |
23 | "Closing Time" for bars in Black Hawk country Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1 |
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation ordering bars to close in six Iowa counties until September 20, 2020, including Black Hawk County. Sara Qualley and David Gordon interview multiple Cedar Valley residents to get their thoughts about the proclamation; photos. | |
24 | Executive Editor welcomes students Northern Iowan 116:1, p.2 |
Emma'le Maas, the new executive editor of the Northern Iowan, welcomes students back to campus. She promises to do all she can to lift this paper up as high as it can go, with the help of her team as well as the reader; photo. | |
25 | Ending the stigma: You Matter Week at UNI Northern Iowan 116:30, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government has teamed up with Active Minds, Black Student Union, To Write Love on Her Arms and UNI Counseling Services to help coordinate this event. Sarah Rassing, a graduate student and NISG Director of Mental Health helped coordinate the events to hopefully make this annual. Brian Nissen emphasizes the importance of students to the university, as well as Jennifer Schneiderman, director of counseling services at UNI helps students know the help campus provides. Events will be held all week in honor of You Matter; photo. | |
26 | Students de-stress before finals Northern Iowan 116:27, p.1 |
Student Wellness Services hosted De-Stress Days from December 9-11 in the Maucker Union ballrooms. Activities included crafts, therapy animals, hot chocolate and eat, and "Walk the Labyrinth," among others. More upcoming events include P.E.T.P.A.L.S. in Rod Library and Student Wellness Wednesdays in the library's Makerspace; photos. | |
27 | 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. | |
28 | Panther Portrait: Orchesis & IDT Show Northern Iowan 116:16, p.5 |
The UNI Dance Program kicked off Family Weekend festivities with its annual fall showcase. The sister dance companies Orchesis and International Dance Theatre (IDT) performed in the Bengtson Auditorium at Russell Hall. The showcase held performances ranging from tap dancing to hip-hop to traditional Russian folk dance. Many of the performances were choreographed by the students themselves. | |
29 | Concert features student compositions Northern Iowan 115:37, p.2 |
The School of Music Jazz Combos Concert on February 19 in Bengston Auditorium featured the combos Combo 1, The Enablers, Uncharted, and Night Mayor. Student composers included Andrew Wiele and Isaac Schwartz. Coaches included Michael Conrad, Robert Dunn, Isaac Schwartz, and Christopher Merz. | |
30 | Winter weather survival: vehicles Northern Iowan 115:36, p.1 |
Recommendations for winter weather driving include knowing and checking your vehicle, practicing winter driving, staying home during bad weather, and stocking blankets, food, and water in your car; photo. | |
31 | Pantry is 'by students, for students' Northern Iowan 115:29, p.2 |
Panther Pantry, a food pantry available to UNI students, is open 7 days a week to provide food to food-insecure students. |