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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Meet Micaiah and Liz Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:38, p.04	2/20/2023	Nixson Benitez writes about Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
2	Meet Sam and Christelle Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:38, p.05	2/20/2023	Mallory Schmitz writes about Sam Caughron and Christelle Tungu's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
3	Board of Regents approves nursing program Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:24, p.01	11/17/2022	On Wednesday November 10th, the Board of Regents approved adding the nursing program at UNI. Nancy Kertz, Ph.D. will be the executive director of nursing and the chief academic nurse administrator while the program is being built; photo.
4	Updates from the Board of Regents Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:24, p.05	11/17/2022	Nixson Benitez goes over the seven items that were approved by the Board of Regents on November 9th and 10th.
5	NISG October updates Northern Iowan Staff Northern Iowan 119:23, p.02	11/14/2022	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) gives their list of accomplishments during October which include the Our Tomorrow Campaign Launch, homecoming celebrations, welcoming new NISG members, and more; photo.
6	Taxpayers asked to pay more for 25 percent fewer students at UNI Gray--Glenn (Guest Columnist) Northern Iowan 119:17, p.03	10/24/2022	Tenured UNI administrator Glenn Gray writes their opinion about the tax increasing in Iowa and how citizens are paying more money to universities like UNI when enrollment has dropped drastically.
7	NISG September updates Northern Iowa Student Government Northern Iowan 119:12, p.01	10/6/2022	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) has had a busy month from including 20 new members, launching the Green Dot initiative, and hosting a Board of Regents meeting on UNI's campus. NISG posted highlights from the Board of Regents meeting; photo.
8	Proposed nursing program breaks new ground Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:11, p.01	10/3/2022	The Provost Office released a statement that fall 2022 marks the start of the 3rd stage of the Academic Positioning (AP) strategic plan. This plan includes a nursing program that is said to be beneficial for the future success of UNI as well as help combat the nursing shortage that Iowa is currently facing; photo.
9	Construction in motion on campus Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Koehler--Emma (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:2, p.01	8/29/2022	Caroline Christensen writes about the various construction that will continue throughout the year. Buildings including ITTC, Redecker Center, and the Campanile will all have maintenance work done; photo.
10	UNI instructor twice accused of plagiarism seeks court review of probe Kauffman--Clark (Iowa Capital Dispatch), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 118:43, p.1	3/24/2022	UNI instructor Gayle Pohl seeks a judicial review of UNI's decision to discipline her for allegedly violating the school's research policies; photo.
11	UNI welcomes two new bachelor's degree programs Koehler--Emma (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:41, p.1	3/10/2022	UNI will offer two new degree programs in fall 2022: the Bachelor of Science in Automation Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Arts in Business Analytics; photo.
12	Dr. Heather Harbach appointed next Vice President for Student Life Office of the President Northern Iowan 118:38, p.1	2/28/2022	Dr. Heather Harbach is appointed the next Vice President for Student Life; photo.
13	Fight for historical campus buildings continue Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:34, p.1	2/14/2022	The fight to keep the Honors Cottage and Alumni House from being demolished continues; photo.
14	Iowa Board of Regents votes to remove standardized testing requirement Akin--Katie (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:31, p.1	2/3/2022	The Board of Regents decided to keep the ACT optional for incoming students, citing GPA as a better indicator of graduation; photo.
15	Faculty and students demand updated COVID-19 precautions Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1	1/24/2022	A group of faculty, staff, and students came together to form an open letter to the Board of Regents to express their concerns about COVID-19; photo.
16	Students still concerned about lack of free STD testing on campus Coloff--Sydney (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:27, p.1	12/6/2021	The Student Health Center stopped offering free STD testing last year, concerning students who do not have the ability to travel to a free testing facility; photo.
17	Bigger budget, fewer students at the University of Northern Iowa Gray--Glenn (Guest Columnist), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:26, p.3	12/2/2021	Glenn Gray gives his opinion on the Board of Regents' allocation of funds for UNI, even though it has been losing students since 2018; photo.
18	Falling enrollment a challenge, and not just for UNI Gray--Glenn (Guest Columnist) Northern Iowan 118:25, p.3	11/29/2021	Guest Columnist Glenn Gray discusses the challenges faced by the state's public universities due to falling enrollment numbers. Originally published in The Courier; photo.
19	Iowa Board of Regents launches free-speech survey for students, staff Akin--Katie (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:25, p.1	11/29/2021	The Iowa Board of Regents released its first free-speech survey as part the multi-step plan to protect freedom of expression at the state's public universities; photo.
20	The Honors Cottage and our sense of place Connors--Thomas (History Faculty) Northern Iowan 118:22, p.3	11/11/2021	Professor Thomas Connors discusses the Honors Cottage and how it has played a role in the University's history since the beginning; photo.
21	Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:21, p.1	11/8/2021	The Alumni House and Honors Cottage have been saved from demolition for the moment, though it can be brought up again at the next Board of Regents meeting in February; photo.
22	UNi to propose demolition of two campus buildings Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:20, p.1	11/4/2021	UNI proposes demolition of both the Alumni House and the Honors cottage, two of the oldest buildings on campus. They also proposed a $4.9 million renovation of the ITTC roof; photo.
23	NISG update Baur--Nicholas (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 118:19, p.1	11/1/2021	NISG had its weekly meeting, voting in three new members and discussing the Chief of Staff position; photo.
24	UNI continues to grapple with O'Kane removal Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023), Alder--Theo (Student--2022), Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:14, p.1	10/14/2021	Students and faculty fight back against decision to discipline professor for requiring masks. Another meeting with Dr. O'Kane's students was held on October 7, where administrative faculty spoke with them about their class; photo.
25	NISG condemns administration Baur--Nicholas (Student--2020), Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:13, p.1	10/11/2021	NISG resolved to give a statement of support for the students in Professor O'Kane's class who were affected by his dismissal. They also voted on committee chairs in this meeting; photo.
26	Industrial Technology Center to be modernized Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:12, p.1	10/7/2021	The previous article in the October 4 issue included outdated and incorrect information, this article corrects the information. The ITC building is receiving much needed renovations starting May 2022. The total budget for renovations is $44,776,000; photo.
27	Students speak out over professor removal Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:12, p.1	10/7/2021	Students voice their concern after Professor Steve O'Kane was removed from the classroom. Professor O'Kane mandated masks and threatened to lower grades if students did not comply, which violated the Board of Regents policy banning mask mandates. Students spoke to members of NISG about how it impacted their education; photo.
28	Was removing Dr. O'Kane from the classroom the right choice from UNI? Colsch--Jetta (Student--2021), Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:12, p.3	10/7/2021	Jetta Colsch gives her opinion on Professor O'Kane's removal from the classroom after requiring a mask in his class, though it is prohibited by the Board of Regents; photo.
29	NISG debates masks, approves funding Baur--Nicholas (Student--2020), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:11, p.2	10/4/2021	Student Body President Samantha Bennett floated the idea of signing a joint student government statement to support giving local universities the authority to implement mask mandates on campus if they choose. NISG also approved funding for the UNI Women's Volleyball Club, the Dancer Hall Activities and Recreation Team, UNI Men's Basketball Club, and Gamma Phi Beta; photo.
30	Technology building receives $70 million for renovation, expansion Schmidt--Mallory (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:11, p.1	10/4/2021	The Industrial Technology Center (ITC) received funding for a $70 million renovation from the Board of Regents; photo.
31	Student body president, vice-president create plans for new semester Colsch--Jetta (Student--2021), Struck--Alisanne (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:10, p.2	9/30/2021	Student Body President Samantha Bennett and Vice President Alisanne Struck have been advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, an inclusive NISG culture, and more online core classes among other initiatives; photo.
32	NISG confirms associate justice, 10 new directors Baur--Nicholas (Student--2020), Perksen--Timothy (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:7, p.2	9/20/2021	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Speaker of the Senate, Sam Caughron, led the meeting in which there was voting to decide those on the Northern Iowa Board of Directors; photo.
33	A message from student body president Samantha Bennett Bennett--Samantha (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:1, p.02	8/26/2021	Student body president Samantha Bennett welcomes students back to UNI's campus after the Covid-19 pandemic hit that took place the school year before. She encourages students to do all that they can to ensure that the exposure to Covid-19 on campus is minimal including getting vaccinated, wearing masks, and social distancing; photo.
34	United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023), Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:1, p.01	8/26/2021	The United Faculty union emphasizes the need for better safety procedures to help combat Covid-19 on UNI's campus.
35	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rates rises again Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Cummings--Gabriella (Student--2019) 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.
36	Instructional breaks at Iowa, not UNI Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 117:39, p.02	3/8/2021	With no Spring break, some UNI students are feeling the strain of a condensed semester and are wishing for "instructional break" days that the University of Iowa has offered this spring. Patrick Pease, UNI's Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, explains the lack of breaks by saying the three universities are part of the same system but set their academic calendars independently; photo.
37	Virtual commencement yields petition Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:33, p.01	2/15/2021	The announcement of commencement being held virtually sparks a petition; photo.
38	UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1	3/9/2020	International travel was canceled by UNI stopping the plans for many to visit foreign countries over spring break or to study abroad due to COVID-19.
39	DOR preps for recontracting, updates Cavalier--Kimberly (Student--2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:31, p.02	12/30/2019	Department of Residence (DOR) has announced a number of changes and enhancements to campus living effective beginning in the fall 2020 semester. One adjustment students may have already noticed is that the recontracting process processed has been moved from November to February. By waiting until spring to start the recontracting process, it allow new students time in the fall to get adjusted to college and focus on their academics and get a better feel for where they might want to live the following year. The DOR will be adding a "mixed community" option combining first-year and upper-class students. Another notable update is the reopening of Dancer Hall.
40	LTE: Board of Regents must listen to its students iowa Student Action Northern Iowan 116:27, p.3	12/12/2019	The Iowa Student Action organization sends an open letter to the Board of Regents in regards to the rise of tuition and its effects on minority communities.
41	UNI community packs REC town hall Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 116:22, p.01	11/14/2019	More than 200 students, faculty, and community members attended a town hall hosted by the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) at Maucker Union. The REC started with a summary of the REC, actions UNI has taken, and inaction that UNI has failed to meet. It was also a way for the REC to get their message out into the community and to tell their stories and to have audience members tell their stories. The meeting called for everyone in attendance to take action. Related to this article was REC, students from Iowa, and ISU attend the Board of Regents Meeting. In coordination with similar student organizations from Universities across Iowa, members of REC attended the public comment portion of the Board of Regents committee meeting. REC member Gisselle Hererra delivered a statement on behalf of the REC, addressing the Board of Regents executives and representatives from Iowa's public universities. She ended her speech by asking if the executives and representatives would be willing to meet twice and both times she was met with silence; photo.
42	WRC introduces intramural fee Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:5, p.01	9/16/2019	Recreation Services had instigated a semester fee for instrumental sports. Students are required to have a membership to play the fall, 2019-2020 semester. Many have opted to not pay the membership fee, but some have; photo.
43	DOR explains 2019-20 dining changes Flanders--Anna (Student--2017), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:53, p.01	4/29/2019	The Department of Residence has addressed rumors regarding the changes of schedules for the dining halls and meal plans.
44	SFC votes to defund Panther Shuttle Baxter--Nicole (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:53, p.01	4/29/2019	The Student Fees Committee presented NISG with its decision to cut funding for the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide. Several students voiced their concerns about this decision and NISG met with President Nook to amend the matter.
45	New NISG Legislation Liaison Team chosen Hauer--Sydney (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 115:25, p.02	11/29/2018	NISG has announced it's new members of their liaison team. The team advocates for UNI at the state legislative level.
46	Braun provides UNI legislative update Dausener--Josua (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:31, p.02	1/25/2018	UNI State Relations Officer Mary Braun hosted a state legislative update to bring those in attendance up to speed with two bills on the state Senate floor that may cut UNI's Budget.
47	Editorial: higher ed needs higher funding Dausener--Josua (Student--2017), Madden--Jacob (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 114:28, p.03	1/11/2018	Madden and Dausener are concerned with Iowa decreasing funding for higher education.
48	Candidate talks about abolishing BOR Chidley--Kelsey (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:8, p.02	9/21/2017	Cedar Rapids Mayor, Ron Corbett, wants to eliminate the Board of Regents (BOR). Instead he thinks each state school should be allowed to chose their own regents to help eliminate the political agenda of the BOR; photo.
49	Nook's State of the University Address Dausener--Josua (Student--2017), Davis--Kirby (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:8, p.01	9/21/2017	UNI President, Mark Nook, gives his first annual State of the University Address. Nook talks about the state of our athletic and education departments, as well as the budget cuts from the State; photo.
50	Tuition Task Force devises tuition plans Chidley--Kelsey (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:5, p.01	9/11/2017	The Tuition Task Force met at UNI to discuss the suggested tuition increase for the next school year; photo.

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