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1 'Black and Educated' calls for change
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		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.
2 UNI to Host Tallcorn Jazz Festival
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) 		The 65th Tallcorn Jazz Festival, hosted by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, will be held February 20-21. Over 60 high school jazz bands will compete to earn a spot in the Iowa Jazz Championships. The UNI Jazz Bands One and Two and guest artist Myra Melford will also perform; photo.
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3 NISG debate: Elle, Rachel talk platform
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) 		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.
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4 Guest column: It's a great big world
Bradford--Megan (Student--2019) 		Senior Megan Bradford discusses plans for life after graduation, and urges other students to explore and think about what they want; photo.
5 Wellness Services: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Student Wellness Services Staff 		Student Wellness Services discusses eating disorders and upcoming events for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week February 24-28, including Love Your Body Yoga, Guest Speaker Kara Richardson Whitely, The Gene Project, Intuitive Eating Lunch & Learn, and Fat Talk Free Friday; photo.
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6 Panther Portrait: Job & Internship Fair
Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) 		UNI's semi-annual Career Fair took place in the McLeod Center on February 17. Students were able to explore over 170 potential job, internship, and graduate opportunities. UNI Career services provides resources for students seeking employment; photos.
7 Unash presents senior bassoon Recital in GBPAC
Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) 		Student Aaron Unash performed his senior bassoon recital, accompanied by faculty artist Robin Guy, in Davis Hall of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 17; photo.
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8 'Sonic' can't outrun its problems
Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) 		Friesen reviews "Sonic the Hedgehog," 2/5; photo.
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9 March Madness predictions: which conference is the best?
Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2024) 		Hansen gives predictions for men's basketball March Madness and discusses the different conferences; photos.
10 Panthers go 1-4 in Hillenbrand Invitational
Kiewiet--Brielle (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		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.
11 Tennis picks up first win of the season in Michigan tourney
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) 		The Northern Iowa woman's tennis team took a road trip to Michigan for a three-match slate against Ball State University, Western Michigan University and Ferris State University. The women's tennis team fell to Ball State, 6-1 , and Western Michigan, 7-0, but scored their first win of the season by defeating Ferris State, 5-2. The Panthers now sit at 1-6 overall this season; photo.