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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Panther Portrait: College Hill Famers Market Northern Iowan 117:15, p.5	10/08/2023	Panther Portrait of the weekly College Hill Farmer's Market; photos.
2	Gallagher Bluedorn hosts Spectrum Project Spring Concert Northern Iowan 119:52, p.4	04/20/2023	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.
3	Student section southbound Northern Iowan 119:50, p.1	04/13/2023	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.
4	A space of their own: UNI's sorority leaders honor over a century of tradition Northern Iowan 119:44, p.1	03/23/2023	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.
5	Connie Hansen's impact at UNI spans 34 years Northern Iowan 119:42, p.5	03/09/2023	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.
6	Guest speaker Leo Lambert on keeping the heart in education Northern Iowan 119:31, p.1	01/26/2023	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.
7	How the most pivotal events of 2022 will shape 2023 and beyond Northern Iowan 119:29, p.3	01/19/2023	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.
8	Petersen finishing career at home Northern Iowan 119:26, p.6	12/01/2022	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.
9	A "gleeful" holiday season Northern Iowan 119:25, p.4	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.
10	The red wave in Iowa Northern Iowan 119:24, p.3	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.
11	Vote for who you know Northern Iowan 119:20, p.3	11/03/2022	Drew Hill writes an opinion piece strongly urging students to vote for Kim Reynolds and Chuck Grassley during the midterm election.
12	UNI Athletics third annual UNity walk Northern Iowan 119:14, p.4	10/13/2022	Diamond Roundtree writes about the annual UNity walk hosted by UNI Athletics to raise awareness to the daily racial injustices, mental health stigma, and general issues that athletes face; photo.
13	In-person orientation returns after three years Northern Iowan 119:3, p.5	09/01/2022	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.
14	UNI to host panel on COVID-19, mental health Northern Iowan 118:52, p.1	04/25/2022	Steve Carignan, Associate Dean of the College of Humanities, to moderate a panel on the impact on mental health by COVID-19; photo.
15	Pause on federal student loan repayments extended by Biden through Aug. 31 Northern Iowan 118:50, p.1	04/18/2022	President Joe Biden puts a pause on federal student loan repayments until Aug. 31, 2022; photos.
16	During COVID-19,while others were teching-up, Professor Cline-Brown teched down Northern Iowan 118:49, p.1	04/14/2022	Professor Kimberly Cline-Brown creates unique ways for students to learn during COVID-19 and wins the Beverly Funk Barnes Educator Excellence Award, the Liberal Arts Core Teaching Excellence Award, and the Red Apple award from students; photo.
17	Teacher Convocation returns to campus Northern Iowan 118:47, p.1	04/07/2022	The Teacher Convocation and Celebration event returns to the McLeod Center after a two-year absence; photo.
18	Math professor brings joy to Cedar Valley through improv Northern Iowan 118:46, p.1	04/04/2022	Doug Shaw, a member of the mathematics faculty, holds workshops with improv groups on campus; photo.
19	Proposed GOP budget for state universities is less than 20 years ago Northern Iowan 118:45, p.1	03/31/2022	The article discusses the Iowa House of Representative's proposed budget for funding the Iowa's Regent universities, which would not include a sate funding increase; photo.
20	UNI: the most affordable, highest value university in Iowa Northern Iowan 118:44, p.3	03/28/2022	Guest columnist Kristin Woods, Ph.D, explains the benefits of attending UNI; photo.
21	LGBTQ+ community showcased in alum's musical Northern Iowan 118:41, p.1	03/10/2022	UNI alum Sarah Julius created a musical, "Great Big Rainbow World," about queer acceptance and celebration that will debut in June; photo.
22	Gas prices surge in the U.S. Northern Iowan 118:41, p.3	03/10/2022	Drew Hill gives their opinion on the current gas prices in the U.S. as the Ukraine-Russia conflict continues; photo.
23	Black History Month Northern Iowan 118:41, p.5	03/10/2022	Belinda Creighton-Smith discusses their experiences throughout their life as a Black person; photo.
24	Multiple Panthers honored with MVC awards Northern Iowan 118:40, p.7	03/07/2022	Multiple members of the men's basketball team received Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) awards.
25	Restricting misinformation Northern Iowan 118:37, p.3	02/24/2022	Drew Hill gives their opinion on social media platforms taking action against misinformation, citing the first amendment; photo.
26	Jazz comes to life at UNI Northern Iowan 118:36, p.1	02/21/2022	UNI hosted the 67th annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival February 17-18 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) and Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall. Performances included 38 Iowa high school bands, the UNI jazz bands, and guest performer Melissa Aldana. Mike Conrad, assistant professor of jazz studies and music education, discusses the history of the festival and its importance; photo.
27	Students navigate COVID-19 test options Northern Iowan 118:31, p.1	02/03/2022	There are many different COVID-19 test options available in the Cedar Falls area; photo.
28	Iowa Board of Regents votes to remove standardized testing requirement Northern Iowan 118:31, p.1	02/03/2022	The Board of Regents decided to keep the ACT optional for incoming students, citing GPA as a better indicator of graduation; photo.
29	UNI needs to compensate SAA Northern Iowan 118:30, p.3	01/31/2022	Bailey Klinkhammer hopes to see the Student Admissions Ambassadors compensated; photo.
30	RA Conference comes to UNI Northern Iowan 118:29, p.1	01/27/2022	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.
31	Panthers debate COVID-19 safety Northern Iowan 118:29, p.3	01/27/2022	Patience Kauzlarich interviewed multiple students and alumni to get their point of view on the continuing COVID-19 safety debate; photo.
32	Behind the empty lunch counter Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1	01/24/2022	Both Rialto and Piazza dining centers struggle with staffing shortages; photo.
33	Faculty and students demand updated COVID-19 precautions Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1	01/24/2022	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.
34	Firing up again: Holiday pottery sale Northern Iowan 118:27, p.1	12/06/2021	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.
35	Men's Glee Club back on stage Northern Iowan 118:27, p.5	12/06/2021	The Men's Glee Club returned to the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) for their 44th annual Christmas Variety Show after nearly two years absence; photo.
36	Campbell Hall cast away Northern Iowan 118:26, p.1	12/02/2021	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.
37	UNI enrollment projected to increase within 5 years Northern Iowan 118:25, p.1	11/29/2021	The increase in three and four-year graduation rates, along with the COVID-19 crisis, has dropped the enrollment rate, but it is projected to increase within 5 years; photo.
38	Falling enrollment a challenge, and not just for UNI 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.
39	Iowa Board of Regents launches free-speech survey for students, staff 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.
40	Percussion concert goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:27, p.5	11/19/2021	UNI School of Music presents various percussion ensembles virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.
41	The new crisis in the US: Staff shortages Northern Iowan 118:23, p.3	11/15/2021	Jetta Colsch gives her opinion on the staff shortages happening throughout the country; photo.
42	International Education Week kicks off with festivities, food and fun 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.
43	Antwan Kimmons: A spark plug on and off the court Northern Iowan 118:22, p.1	11/11/2021	Antwan Kimmons, sophomore basketball player, looks forward to the new season; photo.
44	TheatreUNI to present 'The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble' Northern Iowan 118:22, p.2	11/11/2021	TheatreUNI performs their second show, "The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble," as a podcast; photo.
45	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.
46	UNI orchestra presents fall concert Northern Iowan 118:19, p.1	11/01/2021	The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra presented their fall concert; photo.
47	UNI professor opens restaurant 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.
48	David's Taphouse and Dumplings abrira pronto 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.
49	UNI continues to grapple with O'Kane removal Northern Iowan 118:14, p.1	10/14/2021	Students and faculty fight back against the decision to discipline a 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.
50	The ongoing debate of vaccinations in the NBA 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.