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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Students for Life fails to pass Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 117:16, p.01	10/12/2023	The NISG fails to pass a bill allowing the student organization "Students for Life" to form on campus, stirring controversy; photo.
2	NFL week 4 breakdown: three takeaways Schindler--Nicholas (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:15, p.06	10/8/2023	Schindler recounts week 4 of the NFL 2020 season; photo.
3	Panther Portrait: College Hill Famers Market Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Cummings--Gabi (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:15, p.05	10/8/2023	Panther Portrait of the weekly College Hill Farmer's Market; photos.
4	Gallagher Bluedorn hosts Spectrum Project Spring Concert McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 119:52, p.04	4/20/2023	Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) hosted the Spectrum Project spring concert on April 16, 2023 for the first time since 2020. Children of all ages with differing disabilities in the Cedar Valley area came together to perform anything from art to music to drama; photo.
5	Student section southbound Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:50, p.01	4/13/2023	On Monday, April 3rd, UNI Athletics presented their new football seating arrangement within the Dome for the Fall 2023 season. The student and Panther Marching Band (PMB) sections are being moved 30 yards south to make room for premium seating for season ticket holders; photos.
6	A space of their own: UNI's sorority leaders honor over a century of tradition Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021), Eaves--Emily (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:44, p.01	3/23/2023	Mallory Schmitz interviews three women who are sorority leaders at UNI including Cassie Williams, Laura Harms, and Ana Muell. They tell their experiences of sorority life and encourage students to join after participation decreasing due to the pandemic; photo.
7	Connie Hansen's impact at UNI spans 34 years Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:42, p.05	3/9/2023	Bailey Klinkhammer interviews and tells Connie Hansen's story of her time as a student and employee at UNI. Connie has worked in the Office of Admissions, the Alumni Association, and currently the Office of Student Involvement in Maucker Union; photo.
8	Guest speaker Leo Lambert on keeping the heart in education Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:31, p.01	1/26/2023	President of Elon University in North Carolina Leo Lambert speaks to UNI and Wartburg's faculty and staff about building healthy relationships with undergraduate students; photo.
9	How the most pivotal events of 2022 will shape 2023 and beyond Hill--Drew (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:29, p.03	1/19/2023	Drew Hill writes on events like tensions between Russia and Ukraine, women's rights, and the midterm election and gives his opinions on how they will affect the years to come; photo.
10	Petersen finishing career at home Olson--Mackenzie (Student--2022; Guest Writer), Junge--Jordan (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:26, p.06	12/1/2022	Mackenzie Olson interviews volleyball player Sydney Petersen on her experience playing for the Texas Longhorns and spending her last year of eligibility at UNI; photo.
11	A "gleeful" holiday season Pedersen--Grant (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:25, p.04	11/28/2022	The Varsity Glee Club puts on their second Christmas Variety show post-quarantine at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Grant Pedersen interviews the Glee Leadership Council Chairman Brady Van Waardhuizen who talks about the creativity that goes into creating these performances and how the pandemic impacted the club; photo.
12	The red wave in Iowa Hill--Drew (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:24, p.03	11/17/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece on the recent midterm election results which he believes confirms that Iowa is most likely moving away from being a swing state to becoming a solid Republican state; photo.
13	Vote for who you know Hill--Drew (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:20, p.03	11/3/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece strongly urging students to vote for Kim Reynolds and Chuck Grassley during the midterm election.
14	In-person orientation returns after three years Springfield--Eboni (Student--2021), Eaves--Emily (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:3, p.05	9/1/2022	Freshman orientation for incoming Panthers was held in person for the first time since fall of 2020. Transfer student orientation was still held virtually due to the different needs of the group. The orientation team has received a lot of positive feedback about the orientation held this year; photo.
15	UNI to host panel on COVID-19, mental health Northern Iowan Staff Northern Iowan 118:52, p.01	4/25/2022	Steve Carignan, Associate Dean of the College of Humanities, to moderate a panel on the impact on mental health by COVID-19; photo.
16	Pause on federal student loan repayments extended by Biden through Aug. 31 Figueroa--Ariana (Iowa Capitol Dispatch) Northern Iowan 118:50, p.01	4/18/2022	Biden puts a pause on federal student loan repayments until Aug. 31, 2022; photos.
17	Teacher Convocation returns to campus Davis--Maddie (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 118:47, p.01	4/7/2022	The Teacher Convocation and Celebration event returns to McLeod after a two-year absence; photo.
18	Math professor brings joy to Cedar Valley through improv Finn--Alex (Guest Writer) Northern Iowan 118:46, p.1	4/4/2022	Doug Shaw, a member of the mathematics faculty, holds workshops with improv groups on campus; photo.
19	UNI: the most affordable, highest value university in Iowa De Bruin--Karla (Class of 2022), Woods--Kristin (Senior Associate Vice President for Student Enrollment) Northern Iowan 118:44, p.03	3/28/2022	Guest columnist Kristin Woods Ph.D explains the benefits of attending UNI; photo.
20	Black History Month Creighton-Smith--Belinda, Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 118:41, p.5	3/10/2022	Belinda Creighton-Smith discusses their experiences throughout their life as a Black person; photo.
21	Gas prices surge in the U.S. Hill--Drew (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:41, p.3	3/10/2022	Drew Hill gives their opinion on the current gas prices in the U.S. as the Ukraine-Russia conflict continues; photo.
22	LGBTQ+ community showcased in alum's musical Coloff--Sydney (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:41, p.1	3/10/2022	UNI alum, Sarah Julius, created a musical about queer acceptance and celebration that will debut in June; photo.
23	Multiple Panthers honored with MVC awards Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:40, p.7	3/7/2022	Multiple members of the men's basketball team received MVC awards.
24	Restricting misinformation Hill--Drew (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:37, p.3	2/24/2022	Drew Hill gives their opinion on social media platforms taking action against misinformation, citing the first amendment; photo.
25	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.
26	Students navigate COVID-19 test options Koehler--Emma (Student--2021), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 118:31, p.1	2/3/2022	There are many different COVID-19 test options available in the Cedar Falls area; photo.
27	UNI needs to compensate SAA Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:30, p.3	1/31/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer hopes to see the Student Admissions Ambassadors compensated; photo.
28	Panthers debate COVID-19 safety Kauzlarich--Patience (Student--2021), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 118:29, p.3	1/27/2022	Patience Kauzlarich interviewed multiple students and alums to get their point of view on the continuing COVID-19 safety debate; photo.
29	RA Conference comes to UNI McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 118:29, p.1	1/27/2022	The 31st annual RA Conference will be held this weekend. Three hundred RAs and Resident Life staff will be attending from 36 schools across the midwest; photo.
30	Behind the empty lunch counter Greenwood--Kate (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1	1/24/2022	Both Rialto and Piazza struggle with staffing shortages; photo.
31	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.
32	Firing up again: Holiday pottery sale Koehler--Emma (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:27, p.1	12/6/2021	The holiday pottery sale is back after last year's cancellation. The artwork comes from the advanced ceramics students as well as the ceramics instructor, JoAnn Schnabel; photo.
33	Men's Glee Club back on stage Brunsting--Olivia (Student--2021), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 118:27, p.5	12/6/2021	The Men's Glee Club returned to the GBPAC for their 44th annual Christmas Variety Show after nearly two years; photo.
34	Campbell Hall cast away Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:26, p.1	12/2/2021	Campbell Hall's future is unclear, as it sits almost completely empty while being used as a quarantine space for students with COVID-19; photo.
35	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.
36	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.
37	Percussion concert goes virtual Kraft--Abigail (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:27, p.05	11/19/2021	UNI School of Music presents various percussion ensembles virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.
38	International Education Week kicks off with festivities, food and fun Coloff--Sydney (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:23, p.1	11/15/2021	The Office of International Engagement hopes to highlight the many global opportunities at UNI during this year's International Education Week; photo.
39	The new crisis in the US: Staff shortages Colsch--Jetta (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:23, p.3	11/15/2021	Jetta Colsch gives her opinion on the staff shortages happening throughout the country; photo.
40	Antwan Kimmons: A spark plug on and off the court Horning--Colin (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:22, p.1	11/11/2021	Antwan Kimmons, sophomore basketball player, looks forward to the new season; photo.
41	TheatreUNI to present 'The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble' Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:22, p.2	11/11/2021	TheatreUNI performs their second show, "The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble" as a podcast; photo.
42	UNI orchestra presents fall concert Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:19, p.1	11/1/2021	The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra presented their fall concert; photo.
43	UNI students debate distance and in-person learning Kauzlarich--Patience (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:19, p.3	11/1/2021	Two students explain their experiences with distance learning, one enjoyed it and the other struggled.
44	David's Taphouse and Dumplings abrira pronto Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:17, p.3	10/25/2021	Associate professor of management Andy Anderson, opens a new restaurant in Cedar falls- David's Taphouse and Dumplings. Read in English and see photo on page 1.
45	UNI professor opens restaurant Brunsting--Olivia (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:17, p.1	10/25/2021	Associate professor of management, Andy Anderson, opens a new restaurant in Cedar Falls, David's Taphouse and Dumplings; photo. To read in Spanish, see page 3.
46	El actual debate sobre las vacunas en la NBA Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021), Canty-- Devon (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:14, p.3	10/14/2021	The NBA does not require players to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but they have strict protocols based on the vaccination status of different players. Read in English on page 6.
47	Masks on or masks off? Kauzlarich--Patience (Student--2021), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:14, p.3	10/14/2021	In this opinion article, Patience Kauzlarich pushes for students to wear masks during in-person classes, though they are not required; photo.
48	The ongoing debate of vaccinations in the NBA Canty-- Devon (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:14, p.6	10/14/2021	The NBA does not require players to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but they have strict protocols based on the vaccination status of different players. Read in Spanish on page 3.
49	Clothesline Project returns to UNI Goodwin--Antonia (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:13, p.2	10/11/2021	The Clothesline Project returns for its 10th consecutive year this fall. It is an international movement meant to protest violence against women, and will be a three day event on campus; photo.
50	Family weekend returns Tournier--Tehya (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 118:13, p.1	10/11/2021	Family Weekend is back, as COVID-19 did not allow for one last year. There are many activities for students and parents; photo.

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