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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Why turning the UNI Health Beat into an Esports area sucks Northern Iowan 119:13, p.3	10/10/2022	Abigail Saathoff writes their opinion on the struggles of UNI's decision to change the UNI Health Beat gym into a gaming area. Saathoff points out that the Wellness/Recreation Center is 12-19 minute walk from any dorm on campus whereas the Health Beat Gym was a 5 minute walk making it more accessible to get a quick workout in; photo.
2	UNI students debate distance and in-person learning Northern Iowan 118:19, p.3	11/01/2021	Two students explain their experiences with distance learning, one enjoyed it and the other struggled.
3	Change your mind when circumstances change Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3	09/30/2021	Vilma Gomez pushes for people to wear their masks even if they have been vaccinated, according to CDC recommendations. Read this article in Spanish and see photo on page 3.
4	Puedes cambiar de opinion cuando cambian las circunstancias Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3	09/30/2021	Vilma Gomez pushes for people to wear their masks even if they have been vaccinated, according to CDC recommendations. Read in English on page 3; photo.
5	Clinic cancelled as FDA pauses shot Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1	04/15/2021	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.
6	Get vaccinated now for a healthy fall semester Northern Iowan 117:50, p.3	04/15/2021	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.
7	McCollum mechanical issues cancel class Northern Iowan 117:45, p.1	03/29/2021	All classes in McCollum Hall have been cancelled or moved online March 24 through March 30 due to the failure of two bearings in the fan that circulate the air. As a result of the lack of circulation to the central part of the building, McCollum Hall could not meet Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(CDC) COVID-19 guidelines; photo.
8	Wear a mask without having a mandate Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3	03/15/2021	In the author's opinion, people should still be cautious about COVID-19 and wear a mask; photo.
9	HPV vaccines available at Student Health Center Northern Iowan 117:37, p.4	03/01/2021	Vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, are now available through the Student Health Center; photo.
10	COVID-19 updates: U.K. variant in Iowa, winter masking tips Northern Iowan 117:30, p.2	02/04/2021	Updates about COVID-19 on campus, including the B.1.1.7 (UK) variant in Iowa and tips on wearing a mask in the winter.
11	Iowa's marijuana laws are outdated Northern Iowan 117:15, p.3	10/08/2020	Slomka argues that marijuana laws in Iowa are outdated; photo.
12	IDPH adjusts quarantine recommendations Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1	10/01/2020	The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adjusted its 14 day COVID-19 quarantine recommendations to exclude exposure when both participants were wearing a mask; photo.
13	Spread the word, not germs! Northern Iowan 117:13, p.3	10/01/2020	A list of suggestions for preventing COVID-19 transmission on campus from Student Wellness Services; photo.
14	Flu vs. COVID-19: professors weigh in Northern Iowan 117:10, p.2	09/21/2020	Professors weigh in on differences between COVID-19 and influenza; photos.
15	Coronavirus: Updates on the pandemic Northern Iowan 116:43, p.1	03/12/2020	The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the virus a pandemic and Iowa has a total of 13 cases as of March 11, 2020. UNI administrators sent out an email March 10 stating that all classes will be online until at least April 3. Dining centers, residence halls, and facilities including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Rod Library, Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), and Student Health Clinics will remain open. Off-campus learning experiences are not impacted. Performances at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) will also continue with increased safely measures. Other Iowa universities have made similar decisions. The Board of Regents will be continuing the international travel ban each Monday for a continual 30-day period. Domestic travel remains an institutional-level decision. On March 8, Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. On March 9, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed an additional five cases, and Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation; photo.
16	UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1	03/09/2020	Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.
17	CDC infographic sparks controversy Northern Iowan 112:35, p.2	02/11/2016	Members of the UNI community discuss reactions to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information and guidelines regarding pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; photo.