Issue Contents

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1 COVID-19 on campus
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor)
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.
2 UNI community marches for justice
Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019)
A UNI student, Max Tensen, organized a Black Lives Matter protest in response to the murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Protestors marched from UNI central campus to Cedar Falls City Hall; photo.
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3 Acclaimed author gives virtual Hearst Lecture
Cavalier--Kimberly (Student--2020)
During the Hearst Lecture Series, Luis Alberto Urrea, a critically acclaimed author, talks about border crossing and his life in Mexico.
4 College Hill parking changes arrive
Gordon--Darien (Student--2020), Crow--Catherine (Student--2020), Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
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.
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5 Show your support in protests
Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019), Montgomery--Tyler (Student--2020)
Tyler Montgomery, as well as many members of the Cedar Valley community, attended a Black Lives Matter rally on Main Street. Montgomery calls out the campus for ignoring racial issues and miscommunication; photo.
6 Stop governing womens' bodies
Goedken--Dani (Student--2020)
Planned Parenthood has been heavily criticized for performing too many abortions but critics do not focus on their other functions, including sex education, reproductive health care, and other resources. In Goedken's opinion, Planned Parenthood should keep their funds in place to promote healthy lives and to keep people safe; photo.
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7 WCF Symphony celebrates Beethoven with virtual concert
Lawrence--Kayla (Student--2020), Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020)
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony performed their "Celebrating Beethoven" concert virtually complying with COVID-19 guidelines through Youtube, which resulted in a seamless concert with very professional sound.
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8 Film review: stars shine in "Boys in the Band"
Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022)
"Boys in the Band" is a film staged in New York featuring seven gay friends getting ready for a birthday party. Friesen believes this is an astounding stage-to-screen adaptation that is relevant in today's society and scores a 4 out of 5; photo.
9 School of Music holds virtual strings workshop
Vadhera--Aashita (Class of 2021)
The School of Music holds a strings workshop via Zoom for high school students; photo.
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10 Cayman Islands Classic cancelled for 2020-21
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022)
Cayman Islands Classic, one of the most prestigious pre-season basketball tournaments, has been cancelled for the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 precautions and the shift of the NCAA season. Pre-season tournaments allow coaches to scout for players for Selection Sunday but due to the cancellation, this selection process will be more difficult for the 2021-22 year.
11 Sept. 30, 2006: Panthers give ISU all they can handle
Warrington--David (Student--2020)
In 2006 the Panthers traveled to Jack Trice Stadium for a matchup with the Iowa State Cyclones. Although a close game throughout the entire game, within the last 6 seconds the Panther field goal was missed leaving the Cyclones with a win 28-27. A good game for the Panthers considering they were very out-matched, leaving them with 2-3 on that season.
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12 2020 Election
Northern Iowan Staff
The Northern Iowan staff reminds students how to vote in the upcoming election and gives brief summaries about ballot candidates; photos.