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1 Fall classes return to in-person
Burrage--Shawn (Student--2021), Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		President Mark Nook released a statement indicating that the fall semester will return to more in-person classes and operations with increased capacity in classrooms, dining centers, and common spaces. The university will be implementing a 50% capacity guideline which will continue to restrict larger in-person courses, possibly causing an increase in hybrid classes even after the pandemic. Registration for fall 2021 classes begin March 29; photos.
2 Panthers down Redbirds 20-10
Schindler--Nicholas (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		The UNI football team went up against the Illinois State Redbirds in the UNI-Dome and won, 20-10; photo.
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3 COVID-19 on campus: low rates hold steady
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) 		The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has remained low with only a slight increase in the campus positivity rate. Cedar Falls also renewed their mask mandate through April 7 and Waterloo's mandate remains in effect indefinitely; photo.
4 Instructional breaks at Iowa, not UNI
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		Due to the pandemic, UNI's spring semester calendar was condensed and eliminated Spring break. Some students are feeling strained and wish for "instructional break" days that the University of Iowa offers. Patrick Pease, UNI's Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, explains the calendar and lack of breaks; photo.
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5 Back to normal is on the way
Maier--Al (Student--2021) 		Maier discusses Biden's new Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, and plans to reopen schools in the upcoming year, as well as UNI's return to in-person learning in Fall 2021; photo.
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6 Panther Portrait: Active minds presentation
Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Crow--Catherine (Student--2020) 		UNI Psychology Club and UNI Active Minds hosted a presentation on stress management and mental health; photo.
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7 Gallery of Art hosting virtual exhibit
Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020) 		The UNI Gallery of Art is presenting an online design exhibition featuring Iowa middle and high school students: "Structure, Invention and Surprise/Explorations of Pattern by Secondary Students: The Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition"; photo.
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8 MBB season cut short in St. Louis
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		The UNI men's basketball team competed in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament where they beat Illinois State, 65-60, advancing to the quarterfinals. The Panthers were supposed to play Drake, however due to COVID-19 complications the team withdrew from the tournament, ending the season with a 10-15 record; photo.
9 Panthers split series vs Indiana State
Warrington--David (Student--2020) 		The UNI volleyball team played a two game series against the Indiana State Sycamores. The Panthers lost the first match falling in five sets, they then went on the win the second match in four sets improving to 6-7 for the regular season.