Northern Iowan — March 25, 2021
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| 1 | Vaccinated Panthers share their stories | Governor Kim Reynolds announced all Iowa adults will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5; in response, UNI released a survey gauging interest in the vaccine in order to assist the Black Hawk County Health Department in preparations. On-campus vaccine clinics will be held in spring and early summer for students, employees, and immediate family members. Some students who have already been vaccinated due to medical conditions or place of employment share their stories, including Megan Studer, Sam Anderson, and Anne Gradoville; photos. | |
| 1 | Panthers trounce Salukis, 5-0 | UNI Women's soccer took on Southern Illinois and won, 5-0. The win moves the Panther women to 2-2-2 overall and 2-2-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play; photos. | |
| 2 | UNI hosts DiversiLead conference | The DiversiLead Conference was held on March 20 and was designed to connect the UNI community with community members of color and underrepresented individuals for learning, leadership training, and networking. Four workshops took place featuring UNI faculty and other outside speakers emphasizing the importance of connections, navigating through white spaces, reframing your vision, and tips for Zoom learning; photo. | |
| 3 | March 16 was not just a "bad day" | Maier writes in response to the hate crime in Atlanta, Georgia where eight people, six of them Asian women, were shot and killed. In the author's opinion, hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise and the Asian American community needs support; photos. | |
| 4 | Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5 | The week of April 5, UNI is hosting a mini homecoming week titled "Panther Park: UNI Homecoming 2020.5". This week will feature various events sponsored by UNI's Campus Activities Board (CAB) and multiple other organizations on campus and in the Cedar Valley community, including a virtual panel with Dan Levy; photos. | |
| 5 | Finally, 'Justice League' is enjoyable | Friesen reviews "Zack Snyder's Justice League," 3.5/5; photo. | |
| 6 | Panthers beat SLU, head to WNIT Semis | The UNI women's basketball team competed in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). UNI beat the Saint Louis Billikens, 58-50, and will advance in the semifinals. They next play the Ole Miss Rebels on March 26; photos. | |
| 6 | Panthers split games with Loyola-Chicago | UNI volleyball played two Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) games against the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers during their last home competition of the season. UNI won the first game, 3-2, and lost the second, 3-1. The team is now 7-11 on the year and 7-7 in conference play; photos. |