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1 McCollum mechanical issues cancel class
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) 		All classes in McCollum Hall have been cancelled or moved online March 24 through March 30 due to the failure of two bearings in the fan that circulate the air. As a result of the lack of circulation to the central part of the building, McCollum Hall could not meet Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(CDC) COVID-19 guidelines; photo.
2 UNI blazes through Leathernecks
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		The UNI football team beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 34-20, leaving the Panthers with a record of 3-3 overall and in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Next, UNI will face the South Dakota Coyotes on April 2; photo.
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3 COVID-19 on campus: numbers spike again
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) 		The UNI COVID-19 data spiked last week with the semester's highest positivity rate and case counts so far. However, a survey has been sent out by the Student Health Center gauging interest in on-campus vaccinations to help with lowering the positivity rate on campus. Clinics on campus and in Black Hawk County are preparing planning for spring or early summer to open to students, employees and immediate family members, depending on supply and distribution; photo.
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4 Letter to the Editor: Stand with your APPI Panthers
Panther Initiative For Environmental Equity and Resilience (PIEER) 		The Panther Initiative for Environmental Equity and Resilience (PIEER) writes a letter to the editor condemning hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) populations, advocating for education and racial justice, and calling on the UNI administration and community to show support and take protective measures for the safety and well-bein of Asian and Asian American students; photo.
5 LTE: Active Minds to host group creator, Alison Malmon
Active Minds UNI 		Active Minds UNI is hosting Alison Malmon, the founder and executive director of Active Minds, via Zoom on April 1. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Many professors in mental health departments are granting students extra credit to attend this event.
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6 FTR series celebrates Women's History Month
Koehler--Emma (Student--2021) 		The Hearst Center for the Arts and College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences hosted author Ukamaka Olisakwe via Zoom on March 25 for their Final Thursday Reading Series. Olisakwe spoke about her book, "Ogadinma: Or, Everything Will Be Alright," and African women and marriage; photos.
7 History department discusses witch hunts, language use
Pistarino--Emma (Student--2019), McNabb--Jennifer (Department Head--Department of History) 		Jennifer McNabb, Head of the History Department, hosted a lecture to discuss language and power among women in the early England's witch hunts. This lecture was part of the Phi Alpha Theta Lecture Series in recognition of Women's History Month; photo.
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8 FSL kicks off annual 'Greek Week'
Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020) 		The members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community will kick off their annual Greek Week March 29-April 2. Each day will consist of different activities that represent the four community pillars of scholarship, friendship, leadership, and service; photo.
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9 UNI softball goes for sweep, lands flat against Indiana
Horning--Colin (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		The UNI softball team played three games against Indiana State. They won the first, 6-4, won the second, 3-2, and lost the third, 2-0.
10 Women's team falls short in WNIT
Warrington--David (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) 		The UNI women's basketball team competed in the semifinals of the 2021 Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) against the Ole Miss Rebels. The Rebels won, 60-50, earning them a spot in the WNIT Championship. This loss marks the end of the 2020-2021 women's basketball season for the UNI Panthers, finishing the year with a 17-13 record; photo.