Northern Iowan — April 22, 2021

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1 Online orientation returns with changes Summer orientation will be held online due to the pandemic; Orientation Coordinator Joellen Hatchett discusses the decision and changes made to the process. Pending changes in the pandemic, plans remain for events like UNI Now, a weeklong welcome program before the start of the semester, to be held in person; photo.
1 UNI Fashion Week takes the catwalk The Textiles and Apparel Program (TAPP) at UNI is hosting a virtual fashion week called "Catwalk 29." Videos of the shows will be shared across TAPP's YouTube and Instagram channels; photos.
2 News editor bids farewell to the NI News editor Elizabeth Kelsey reflects about her time writing for the Northern Iowan; photo.
3 Quesadilla Fridays make a comeback for seniors Housing and Dining is brining back the quesadilla bar at Wasabi in the Maucker Union Food Court for a one-time event. The food court closed due to the pandemic, but will re-open in Fall 2021; photo.
3 The difference between "Black" and the color "black" Conway writes about the difference in color associations of "white" and "black," and uses the archetypes associated with them to discuss racism experienced by Black people; photo.
4 NI Symphony Orchestra presents spring concert The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) performed a concert in the Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Only a small number of people were allowed to attend, but the concert was also livestreamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel; photo.
4 Panther Portrait: De-stress fest bingo Student Wellness Services hosted "De-Stress Fest Bingo" to help inform students on how to take care of themselves during high-stress moments; photos.
5 2021 Academy Award predictions Friesen predicts the winners of the 93rd annual Academy Awards. Predictions include: Best Supporting Actor - Daniel Kaluuya; Best Supporting Actress - Yuh-Jung Youn; Best Leading Actor - Chadwick Boseman; Best Leading Actress - Carey Mulligan; Best Original Screenplay - "Promising Young Woman"; Best Adapted Screenplay - "Nomadland"; Best Director - Chloe Zhao; Best Motion Picture - "Nomadland"; photos.
6 UNI women take share of MVC championship The UNI women's golf team competed in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) women's golf tournament at Bogey Hills Golf Course where they tied for first place. Three UNI golfers placed in the top ten as well - Emily Snelling, Hannah Bermel, and Sydney Eaton; photo.
6 Panthers finish 1-1 split against Drake The UNI softball team went 1-1 in a double header against Drake. The Panthers won the first game, 2-1, and lost the second, 9-1; photo.