Northern Iowan — August 24, 2020
| Page | Title | Summary | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Students speak out about Iowa derecho | Two students talk about their experience during the Iowa derecho on August 10; photo. | |
| 1 | Students flock to bars amid COVID-19 | Bars on College Hill have received criticism on social media due to the appearance of not following COVID-19 guidelines. Some UNI students posted photos of long lines outside of College Hill bars where people are packed tightly together and not wearing masks; photo. | |
| 2 | UNI professor teaches from distance | Department of Languages and Literatures professor Brooke Wonders speaks on the difficulties of transitioning to distance education; photo. | |
| 3 | Goedken: It's okay to slow down | Dani Goedken writes about the importance of slowing down to give yourself space for growth. Goedken points to how slowing down can help you feel at peace and that it is okay to take things slow. | |
| 3 | Montgomery: Get involved | Tyler Montgomery writes about the importance of time and the capacity of individuals to come together in ways that are full of potential; photo. | |
| 4 | Panther Portrait: Grilling and games with Beta Nu | The Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their "grilling and games" event while following social distancing guidelines. | |
| 4 | Living on campus in a post-COVID world | Sophomore student Katelyn Johns talks about new rules implemented for on campus housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo. | |
| 5 | GBPAC hosts a very happy livestream | The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) has started hosting livestreamed concerts called "Local Legends" which features local musicians, including Christopher's Very Happy Band. The shows will be streamed on the GBPAC Facebook and YouTube page; photo. | |
| 6 | UNI grad Nick Nurse named NBA's top coach | UNI graduate and current head coach of the Toronto Raptors Nick Nurse was named the NBA's coach of the year for 2020; photo. | |
| 6 | NBA playoffs: Bucks - Clippers finals? | The National Basketball Association (NBA) has begun playoffs for the 2020 season. Sports writer Nicholas Schindler predicts that the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in the championship game; photo. |