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	Title	Date	Summary
1151	Panthers take 3 of 4 vs Cyclones, Ramblers Warrington--David (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:51, p.06	4/19/2021	The UNI softball team defeated the Iowa State Cyclones, 10-2, and won two of three games against the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers, improving their record to 21-14; photos.
1152	The breakdown on police brutality Rawwas--Mohammed (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:51, p.03	4/19/2021	In the author's opinion, a decrease in police violence is a structural impossibility until capitalism is replaced. Rawwas points to capitalism, with its associated emphasis on property and fear of the stranger, for the dehumanization that results in crime and police brutality; photo.
1153	UNI hosts 'Solve Climate by 2030' webinar Pistarino--Emma (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:51, p.05	4/19/2021	UNI hosted the Solve Climate by 2030 project, a series of webinars which educate the public on issues relating to climate and the environment in their own communities. Professor Catherine Zeman and student Madison Johnson helped modersate, and panelists included Cedar Valley community leaders Matt Hein, Chris Schwartz, and Ellen Bluth; photo.
1154	Virtual Diversity Colloquium discusses health inequalities Baur--Nicholas (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:51, p.01	4/19/2021	The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, sponsored by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, held its Diversity Colloquium series virtually to discuss health inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists included Adam Froyum Roise, Abraham Funchess, Francis Degnin, and Ashleigh Kysar-Moon; photo.
1155	Women's tennis falls to Mo. State on senior night Schindler--Nicholas (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:51, p.06	4/19/2021	The UNI women's tennis team lost to Missouri State, losing the doubles match, 3-0, and all six singles matches. The Panthers finished the regular season 2-13 and now move to compete at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament; photo.
1156	'21-22 academic calendar released; breaks to return Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.02	4/15/2021	UNI released the 2021-2022 academic calendar which includes the return on the week-long Thanksgiving break, Spring break, and in-person commencement ceremonies, as well as a mixture of in-person, online, and hybrid class formats. The winter term sessions implemented last year will continue due to its success to help students stay-on-track for graduation.
1157	2021 summer movie preview Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.05	4/15/2021	Friesen highlights upcoming summer 2021 movie releases, which may motivate readers to return to the theater. They include "Those Who Wish Me Dead," "Army of the Dead," "A Quiet Place," "In the Heights," "Black Widow," "Old," "The Green Knight," "Stillwater," "The Suicide Squad," and "Respect." Others to check out include "Spiral: From the Book of Saw," "The Woman in the Window," "Cruella," "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," Luca," F9," "Space Jam: A New Legacy," and "Free Guy"; photos.
1158	Black Lives Matter: group vs. phrase Richards--Tanner (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.03	4/15/2021	In the author's opinion, while the phrase "Black Lives Matter" is something to support, the organization is not. Richards discusses Black Lives Matter's partisanship, inaccurate claims about racism and policing, and promotion of anarchy, violence, and communism; photos.
1159	Clinic cancelled as FDA pauses shot Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019), Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.01	4/15/2021	On April 14, UNI's on-campus vaccination clinic in the West Gym was cancelled due to the FDA's recommendation to "pause" the Johnson and Johnson shot. The vaccination was paused due to six female individuals having severe blood clots within the last 6-13 days. The UNI Student Health Center had little time to warn students of the cancellation and many students criticized the handling of the situation; photo.
1160	Get vaccinated now for a healthy fall semester Maier--Al (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.03	4/15/2021	The author discusses Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) statement about the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and emerging research on AstraZeneca's. In Maier's opinion, taking precautions with vaccines is important and will enable the UNI community to be safely vaccinated for the upcoming fall semester.
1161	Maddie Poppe to perform drive-in concert Qualley--Sarah (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.04	4/15/2021	Maddie Poppe, American Idol winner and Iowa native, will be accompanied by Brad & Kate for a drive-in concert on April 30 at 7:00pm in the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) south parking lot. This event is hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) in collaboration with the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Tickets are exclusive to UNI students, but they can bring others with them in their cars; photo.
1162	Panthers fall to Redbirds in MVC tourney shootout Warrington--David (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.06	4/15/2021	The UNI women's soccer team played Illinois State Redbirds for the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament quarterfinal matchup. The Panthers lost 3-0, leading to the end of their spring season. They will scheduled to return in the fall; photos.
1163	Report: Faculty numbers down at Regents universities Burrage--Shawn (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.02	4/15/2021	Data from the Iowa Board of Regents reveals that all three of Iowa's public universities are losing tenured and tenure-track faculty. UNI remains committed to professors with 72% of professors tenured or on track to receive tenure, however, the number of students are declining every year.
1164	Students help de-stress through plate smashing Tournier--Tehya (Class of 2022), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.04	4/15/2021	Marketing strategy classmates Alyssa Lawler, Dylan Hayen, and Miranda Stambaugh brought the recent TikTok plate-smashing trend to campus on April 13. They promoted it as a de-stressing activity, especially for frustrations about the COVID-19 pandemic; photos.
1165	UNI employee departs after 40 years Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.01	4/15/2021	After 40 years of working for the university, Diana Hensley, a cashier in the Office of Business Operations, will be retiring. Hensley made many friends throughout her time at UNI and many coworkers speak highly of her; photo.
1166	UNI women finish third, men place seventh in Omaha meet Schindler--Nicholas (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:50, p.06	4/15/2021	The men's and women's golf team played at the Stampede At The Creek golf meet hosted by the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The women's team placed third in the tournament and the men's team placed seventh.
1167	'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy speaks with three Iowa schools Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.04	4/12/2021	UNI, the University of Iowa, and Iowa State University hosted a virtual interview with Dan Levy, who is best-known for his involvement in the television program "Schitt's Creek." Levy discussed his career and inspiration for the show and answered questions; photo.
1168	COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.02	4/12/2021	The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has dropped this week with 10 positive cases and 13 self-reported cases; photo.
1169	In review: Gun violence near campus Pistarino--Emma (Student--2019), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.01	4/12/2021	On April 4, one person was injured on College hill when his own firearm accidentally discharged, and investigators found several firearms and arrested two people on charges unrelated to the shooting. The article discusses aggravated assaults and gun violence on or near campus that have taken place in the past five years. Cedar Valley residents and UNI students have expressed concern and protested increases in gun violence. Many expect an increase in gun-related incidents after Governor Reynolds signed a new permitless gun carrying law into effect at the beginning of the month; photo.
1170	National STD Awareness Month: Get yourself tested! Student Wellness Services Staff Northern Iowan 117:49, p.03	4/12/2021	Student Wellness Services urges students to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during STD Awareness Month; photo.
1171	Panther Portrait: Orchesis Annual Gala Northern Iowan 117:49, p.05	4/12/2021	The Orchesis Dance Company choreographed and performed a variety of pieces in their annual Gala. Their event followed COVID-19 guidelines as all attendees were wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing; photos.
1172	Panthers win two games vs Valparaiso Warrington--David (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.06	4/12/2021	The UNI softball team hosted Valparaiso for a three-game series and won the first two games, 9-0 and 9-3. With the victories, UNI improves to 17-13 on the season and will host a non-conference game against the Iowa State Cyclones on April 14 before returning to the Missouri Valley Conference; photo.
1173	Special visit day introduces refugee students to UNI Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.04	4/12/2021	UNI's Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) hosted a Refugee Visit Day in collaboration with Des Moines Refugee Support. The idea for the event originated with student Ethan Vance, who was also involved in UNI Refugee & Immigrant Support and Empowerment (UNI RISE); photo.
1174	Taking down Big Tech: a cross-party issue Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.03	4/12/2021	In the author's opinion, "Big Tech" companies should be broken up and that the government should intervene. Horning points out that it is an issue that garners bipartisan support but few concrete actions; photo.
1175	UNI drops homecoming to NDSU, 23-20 Schindler--Nicholas (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.06	4/12/2021	The Panther football team lost the homecoming and final game of the season to North Dakota State, 23-20. They are now 3-4 on the season. The Fall 2021 season is scheduled to begin September 3, 2021 against Iowa State University; photo.
1176	UNI to host vaccination clinics Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:49, p.01	4/12/2021	UNI students and staff have been given the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in an on-campus clinic, April 13-16; photo.
1177	Cedar Falls renews mask mandate through mid-May; Nook supports extension Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.02	4/8/2021	The Cedar Falls City Council has extended the mask mandate to May 19. President Mark Nook spoke to the Council via Zoom showing his support and stating that an extension to June would be beneficial for staff and students K-12. The mask mandate will be reviewed on May 17 for Cedar Falls while Waterloo's mandate remains in place indefinitely; photo.
1178	Empleado de Admisiones apoya a los estudiantes multiculturales Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023), Lizarraga-Estrada--Jesus (Associate Director of Freshmen Recruitment and Acccess) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.01	4/8/2021	Jesus Lizarraga-Estrada, the Associate Director of Freshman Recruitment and Access, reflects on his time at UNI and his current position which helps multicultural students find where they belong. Lizarraga-Estrada emphasizes the barriers of distance, transportation, and lack of resources for all students and has provided future students with Zoom campus visits. This article is printed in Spanish and English; photo.
1179	Iowans: say no to "Meat on the Table" month Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.03	4/8/2021	The author criticizes Governor Kim Reynolds' proclamation declaring April "Meat on the Table Month" which encourages Iowans to support Iowa meat producers. Slomka discusses the detrimental effects of animal agriculture, including polluted water and air, livestock abuse, health problems, and unsustainability as a means of reducing food insecurity.
1180	Looking back at the Iraq War Rawwas--Mohammed (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.03	4/8/2021	In the author's opinion, the Gulf War and Iraq War were illegal actions carried out by the United States based upon faulty premises and resulting in unnecessary casualties and tragedies. Rawwas critiques the U.S. administrations involved and urges readers to be more skeptical of the government's claims, particularly relating to foreign policy; photo.
1181	Panther Portrait: SAE Car Wash Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021), Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.05	4/8/2021	The Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity hosted a car wash; photos.
1182	Panthers drop game to Sycamores, 2-0 Warrington--David (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.06	4/8/2021	The women's soccer team lost to the Indiana State Sycamores, 2-0, falling to 3-4-2 on the season. Their regular season concludes April 7 with a match against Drake University; photos.
1183	UNI beats Drake, falls to Loyola in MVC tournament Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.06	4/8/2021	The UNI volleyball team played in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament against Drake and Loyola-Chicago. They beat Drake in three sets, winning 25-19, 25-21, and 25-20. Next, they fell to Loyola-Chicago by 3-1, with scores 17-25, 25-17, 24-26, and 23-21. The games ended the team's season since they did not receive an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament.
1184	UNI students partner with Meskwaki nonprofit Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:48, p.04	4/8/2021	UNI students Nicole Iradukunda, Khya Burton, and Kaylee Johnson have partnered with the newly-created Fox Alliance Nonprofit through their entrepreneurial class to help the organization establish its presence and mission to be a resource for the Meskwaki tribe; photos.
1185	'Godzilla vs Kong' is exactly what it needs to be Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.05	4/5/2021	Friesen reviews "Godzilla vs Kong," 3.5/5; photo.
1186	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rates rises again Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.02	4/5/2021	The COVID-19 positivity rate rose again on UNI's campus resulting in 17 positive cases and 8 self-reported cases. The University continues to urge students to complete the on-campus vaccinations survey because Governor Reynolds promises the State of Iowa will have enough vaccines for all Iowans 16 and older; photo.
1187	Panther clobber Aces in 3-game sweep Horning--Colin (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.01	4/5/2021	The UNI softball team outscored their Missouri Valley Conference opponents, the Purple Aces of Evansville, 45-8 over the three games, winning by the scores of 22-7, 14-0, and 9-1. The Panthers move to 15-13 overall on the season and 6-3 in conference play; photo.
1188	Panthers open outdoor season in South Dakota Warrington--David (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.06	4/5/2021	The UNI Panthers men's and women's track and field team started their outdoor season on Saturday, April 3. While coming out of the indoor season with a conference championship for the men and third place for the women, the Panthers had 52 UNI athletes finish within the top-five in their events, with several in the top three and three getting first place finishes; photos.
1189	Put your own needs first, take a break for you Maier--Al (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.03	4/5/2021	In the author's opinion, students and faculty are experiencing burnout due to the stress of COVID-19 and a semester without Spring Break. Maier advocates for mental health awareness and self-care; photo.
1190	Shots fired on College Hill, one injury reported Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.01	4/5/2021	Cedar Falls police responded to a report of shots fired outside Little Bigs on College Hill early Sunday morning, April 4. KWWL reported that Cedar Falls Public Safety later discovered the gunshot victim had accidentally shot himself. The Cedar Falls police also made two unrelated arrests on the scene; photo.
1191	Stay safe this homecoming Student Wellness Services Staff Northern Iowan 117:47, p.04	4/5/2021	Student Wellness Services provides safety tips for students as Homecoming 2020.5 approaches.
1192	UNI football vs. USD cancelled, one game left in season Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.06	4/5/2021	The UNI football team was supposed to face the University of South Dakota on April 1, but the game was cancelled due to COVID-19 tracing in South Dakota's football program. It will not be made up, leaving UNI with only one game left in the season: Homecoming 2020.5 against North Dakota State on April 10.
1193	Voter ID is not voter suppression Richards--Tanner (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.03	4/5/2021	In the author's opinion, election security is an important concern and the new law in Georgia, which requires ID, should stand in spite of protests of voter suppression by Democrats and the media; photo.
1194	'The Father' teaches through tears Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:46, p.09	4/1/2021	Friesen reviews "The Father," 4/5; photo.
1195	As if dual-factor isn't enough, more steps added Northern Iowan 117:46, p.07	4/1/2021	A satire article for April Fool's Day about more authentication steps being added in Fall 2021 in further addition to the recently implemented Duo Mobile, a dual-factor authentication process; photo.
1196	Former professor publishes graphic novel Qualley--Sarah (Student--2021), Kelley--Gary R. (Class of 1968) Northern Iowan 117:46, p.02	4/1/2021	Gary Kelley, a UNI alum and a former art professor, published a graphic novel called "Moon of the Snow Blind: Spirit Lake," which follows the story of Dakota Sioux Natives and four female captives of the Spirit Lake Massacre; photo.
1197	HLC confuses UNI with NIU Northern Iowan 117:46, p.06	4/1/2021	A satire piece for April Fool's Day about the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) arriving at the campus of Northern Illinois University (NIU) instead of UNI for their site visit; photo.
1198	HLC site visit features student forum De Bruin--Karla (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:46, p.01	4/1/2021	Peer reviewers engaged with students in an open forum discussion during the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit on March 29. Students spoke on UNI's community, academics, employment opportunities, student organizations, buildings, and diversity, inclusion, and social justice on campus; photo.
1199	N.I. en Espanol: SAA reconoce a la facultad y los empleados Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:46, p.02	4/1/2021	The Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA) held their Apple Polisher event virtually this year which recognized the impact of UNI's faculty and employees on students. This article is written in Spanish; photos.
1200	Panthers defeat Valpo 1-0 on Senior Day Warrington--David (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:46, p.10	4/1/2021	The UNI women's soccer team defeated Valparaiso University, 1-0, on Senior Day. The Panthers entered the match with a record of 2-3-2 for the season and left with 3-3-2; photo.

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