April Fool's Day

Displaying 1 - 50 of 180 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Campanile calamity: UNI's iconic structure vanished into the night! Northern Iowan 119:46, p.4	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools, they claim that the Campanile has been kept in a chain link fence for a reason unbeknownst to students. The Campanile escaped around 11:30 pm on Tuesday, March 28th and no one can find it; photo!
2	Student Government taken over by Revolutionary UNI squirrels Northern Iowan 119:46, p.4	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the UNI squirrels have over run the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) with a vicious coup; photo.
3	Campanile bells replaced with rubber chickens Northern Iowan 119:46, p.3	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the new and improved Campanile bells are replaced with rubber chickens of various sizes.
4	The Greens are back in town Northern Iowan 119:46, p.6	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the all-time Panther basketball player, AJ Green's five identical siblings just signed to play at UNI next season; photo.
5	Track team to test 'Air Bud' legal theory with Rex Goodboy Northern Iowan 119:46, p.6	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the UNI track and field team test the 'Air Bud' legal theory by claiming that no where in the handbook does it say a runner has to be human. They recruited golden retriever Rex Goodboy of Cedar Valley to the team; photo.
6	Schindler Education Center takes flight Northern Iowan 119:46, p.3	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools, suspicions of the Schindler Education Center being a UFO were confirmed as the top half of the building broke off and blasted into space; photo.
7	Contract error lifts accountant to coach Northern Iowan 119:46, p.7	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools, men's basketball coach Ben Jacobson gets booted out after a mistake with the contract listed Ben Jacobsen instead, a sophomore accounting major here at UNI; photo.
8	New men's basketball coach bungles first hire Northern Iowan 119:46, p.7	03/30/2023	In this satirical article written for April Fools that plays off of the article "Contract error lifts accountant to coach", new men's basketball head coach and sophomore accounting student, Ben Jacobsen, makes a huge mistake. He accidentally hired Iowa's offensive coordinator for football, not basketball, Brian Ferentz; photo.
9	McCollum reptiles make grand escape Northern Iowan 118:45, p.6	03/31/2022	Written by Dill Emma, Barely Average Writer, the satire article states that reptiles including turtles, snakes Big Noodle and Darth, lizards, and alligators Steve and Wally had escaped from McCollum Science Hall but had since been returned to their homes; photo.
10	Squirrels of UNI mount violent rodent revolution Northern Iowan 118:45, p.5	03/31/2022	This satire article, written by Carl McChristensen, Human Bean, describes the violent revolution of UNI's campus squirrels; photo.
11	Dining halls introduce latest in dishware saga: ZooPals Northern Iowan 118:45, p.5	03/31/2022	Written by Malibu Schmootz, Former Infant, the satire article says that the dining halls have replaced normal tableware with ZooPals paper plates; photo.
12	UNI requires DNA test for parking pass Northern Iowan 118:45, p.6	03/31/2022	Written by Brad Kristofferson, Stop, hammertime, the satire article says that UNI's new strategy for selling parking passes will require students to present a DNA sample, nasal swab, blood sample, urine sample, and drug test to ensure that only students who truly want a parking pass will purchase one; photo.
13	Ghosts protest demolition of Honors Cottage Northern Iowan 118:45, p.7	03/31/2022	Written by Carl McChristensen, Human bean, the satire article discusses that the campus ghosts including Zelda (who haunts Strayer-Wood Theatre), Augie (who haunts Lawther Hall), and others including the ghosts of Rider and Hagemann Halls will haunt UNI administrators until they repeal their request to the Board of Regents for the Honors Cottage to be demolished; photo.
14	Kurt Warner makes shocking return to UNI Northern Iowan 118:45, p.8	03/31/2022	Written by David "Warner" Warrington, Spertz Werter, the satire article says that well-known football quarterback Kurt Warner, who had played at UNI before playing for the Iowa Barnstormers and NFL's St. Louis Rams, still had one year of college eligibility and would be returning to play for UNI at age 50; photo.
15	UNI-Dome to be deflated to create Iowa's largest swimming pool Northern Iowan 118:45, p.8	03/31/2022	Written by Hunter "I'm Freezing" Friesen, Spertz Werter, the satire article says that UNI-Dome will be deflated to serve as a swimming pool during the football off-season due to the cost of air to keep it up, and will be re-inflated during football season using the wind. During the winter it will be turned into an enormous ice rink. Director of Athletics Dave Sportacus and facilities manager Beth Domerson are quoted; photo.
16	TC Panther to be replaced with a live panther Northern Iowan 118:45, p.8	03/31/2022	The satire article by Shaden McKay, Spertz Werter, says that mascot TC will be replaced with live panther Obsidian; photo.
17	Allies successors in new greenhouse seem unaware of danger Northern Iowan 118:45, p.9	03/31/2022	This article, a reprint from September 29, 1939, recalls the tragic fate of Allie the Alligator when the new greenhouse was built, and welcomes new successors Ike and Mike.
18	Animals make greenhouse like a zoo Northern Iowan 118:45, p.9	03/31/2022	The article, a reprint from July 26, 1946, describes the many animals kept in the greenhouse on campus, including owls, Hamster mice, and various amphibians and aquatic animals.
19	As if dual-factor isn't enough, more steps added Northern Iowan 117:46, p.7	04/01/2021	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.
20	Single snowflake spotted; UNI cancels class for week Northern Iowan 117:46, p.7	04/01/2021	A satire piece for April Fool's Day about Mark Nook cancelling classes because he saw a single snowflake and thought a big snowstorm was coming; photo.
21	UNI to add two new sports Northern Iowan 117:46, p.8	04/01/2021	A satire piece for April Fool's Day about two new sports coming to UNI in the Fall of 2021: ice skating and kite flying; photo.
22	HLC confuses UNI with NIU Northern Iowan 117:46, p.6	04/01/2021	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.
23	Provost job still vacant, unsurprisingly Northern Iowan 117:46, p.5	04/01/2021	A satire piece for April Fool's Day about the Provost leaving in May and the University being unable to find a replacement; photo.
24	TC and TK get the boot thanks to new "brand" Northern Iowan 117:46, p.5	04/01/2021	A satire piece about TC and TK being replaced by Tony the Tiger and Cap'n Crunch since the mascots are outdated due to the new logo; photo.
25	DIII athlete changes Instagram bio Northern Iowan 115:45, p.8	04/01/2019	Satire article for April Fool's Day about a fictional college athlete who planned on being DI athlete but became a DIII athlete.
26	Clough and Q try out at pro day Northern Iowan 115:45, p.8	04/01/2019	Satire article for April Fool's Day about two non-athlete students taking part in an NFL draft day; photo.
27	Insomnia Cookies actually cause insomnia Northern Iowan 115:45, p.7	04/01/2019	Satire piece for Abril Fool's Day about the local business Insomnia Cookies actually causing insomnia; photo.
28	'The Room' is greatest film ever Northern Iowan 115:45, p.7	04/01/2019	A satire piece for April Fool's Day providing a pretend review of the movie "The Room," 5/5; photo.
29	Dick's Pizza won't go down without a fight Northern Iowan 115:45, p.6	04/01/2019	Satire piece for April Fool's Day about the owner of a former College Hill restaurant Dick's Pizza selling pizza on the street; photo.
30	UNI receives Weather Resiliency Award Northern Iowan 115:45, p.5	04/01/2019	Satire piece for April Fool's Day claiming UNI was awarded a Weather Resiliency award due to frigid winter temperatures and ongoing classes; photo.
31	Campus squirrels armed to defend trees Northern Iowan 115:45, p.5	04/01/2019	Satire piece in honor of April Fool's Day about arming UNI campus squirrels with small slingshots to defend the ash trees from the emerald ash borer.
32	eSports pwns UNI men's basketball team Northern Iowan 114:47, p.8	04/05/2018	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the Panther eSports team won against the men's basketball team 117-89.
33	LFL accidentally takes on XFL Northern Iowan 114:47, p.8	04/05/2018	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the football team LFL took on the XFL accidentally.
34	Slow walkers to be fined, as well they should Northern Iowan 114:47, p.6	04/02/2018	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the UNI Campus Police will start fining people who are walking too slow and slowing down foot traffic.
35	Bookstore haunted by ghost of student debts Northern Iowan 114:47, p.5	04/02/2018	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the university bookstore is haunted by the ghost that has formed as a result of the decades of student debt caused by the bookstore.
36	Microwaves taking over campus Northern Iowan 114:47, p.7	04/02/2018	In this satirical article written for April Fools, an exorbitant amount of microwaves have begun appearing all over campus.
37	SGNI begs for spare change at UI, ISU Northern Iowan 114:47, p.6	04/02/2018	In this satirical article written for April Fools, the Student Government of Northern Iowa (SGNI) went to Iowa State University and University of Iowa to try and supplement their funding.
38	Rider RLC replaced by actual panther Northern Iowan 114:47, p.5	04/02/2018	In this satirical article written for April Fools, a panther has replaced Rider Hall's Residence Life Coordinator.
39	It's the first of April Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Important facts about the fourth month of the year, April; photo.
40	Student Body Emperor Anderson issues order to dissolve senate, eliminate senators Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Satirical look at the Northern Iowa Student Government. Policy changes are included; photo.
41	Student convinced UNI nameplate is a treasure map Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Nameplate contains cryptic information detailing the whereabouts of a priceless treasure, according to incoming student; photo.
42	UNI receives $100 million donation for creation of new outdoor football stadium Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Fictitious donation will fund a fictitious outdoor football stadium; photo.
43	Black plagues UNI campus Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Plague caused by viewing Rebecca Black's music video, "Friday"; photo.
44	How are we spending our time? Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Pie chart showing that students only spend two per cent of their time studying. The majority of their time is spent on Facebook; photo.
45	UNI search committee looking for new, completely inoffensive Commencement speaker Northern Iowan 107:46, p.	04/01/2011	Satirical view of the controversy caused by the announcement of First Lady Michelle Obama as the spring commencement speaker.
46	Culture Corner: fools all year round Northern Iowan 104:46, p.7	04/04/2008	Examples of lies told on days other than April Fool's Day.
47	Be a fool April 1 Northern Iowan 102:47, p.10	03/31/2006	Brief history of April Fool's Day; students talk about possible pranks; photo.
48	Don't be fooled this Thursday!! Northern Iowan 100:46, p.11	03/30/2004	Considers the possible origins of April Fool's Day.
49	April Fools' Day: pranksters' paradise Northern Iowan 97:47, p.9	03/30/2001	Students describe pranks used in the past on April Fool's Day; photo.
50	What's behind all the tomfoolery of April Fool's Day? Public Relations News Release 1996:326, p.1	03/25/1997	Professor Robinson discusses April Fool's Day.