COVID-19

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#	Title	Date	Summary
201	The show goes on for Glee Club Northern Iowan 117:23, p.4	11/05/2020	The Varsity Men's Glee Club is releasing a CD of holiday songs in place of the annual Variety Show; photo.
202	UNI receives award for voter registration efforts Northern Iowan 117:23, p.6	11/05/2020	UNI was awarded the Pursuing Victory with Honor award, in part for the high turnout of student-athletes who voted. UNI has routinely had some of the best voter turnouts across America's college campuses; photo.
203	COVID-19 era champs deserve more respect Northern Iowan 117:22, p.6	11/02/2020	Warrington argues in favor of COVID-era sports champions; photo.
204	COVID-19 on campus: continued rise Northern Iowan 117:22, p.1	11/02/2020	COVID-19 on campus continues to spread; photo.
205	Election Day: Where, how to vote Northern Iowan 117:22, p.2	11/02/2020	Information about voting in the 2020 election; photo.
206	Final Thursday Reading Series goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:22, p.4	11/02/2020	The Final Thursday Reading Series (FTRS), hosted by the Hearst Center for the arts, moved from an outside to virtual venue due to weather. Organizer and professor Jim O'Loughlin made the decision to host it virtually and gave brief remarks before introduing speaker Jeffery Copeland, UNI professor of creative nonfiction. Copeland read from his recent book "Lt. Elsie Ott's Top Secret Mission"; photo.
207	Have an attitude of gratitude this season Northern Iowan 117:22, p.3	11/02/2020	Student Wellness Services discusses ways to express gratitude on campus.
208	NISO performance, partially in-person Northern Iowan 117:22, p.1	11/02/2020	The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) performs their fall concert, the first live UNI School of Music performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) in about eight months; photo.
209	ISSO winter clothing drive heats up Northern Iowan 117:21, p.1	10/29/2020	The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) sponsors a winter clothing drive; photo.
210	Men's basketball adjusts to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:21, p.6	10/29/2020	Men's basketball adjusts to COVID-19 policies; photo.
211	Panther Portrait: SEECA costume contest Northern Iowan 117:21, p.4	10/29/2020	The Student Elementary and Early Childhood Association (SEECA) hosted a contest and scavenger hunt outside Maucker Union on October 27; photos.
212	COVID-19 on campus: numbers rise Northern Iowan 117:20, p.1	10/26/2020	Positive COVID-19 cases rise; photo.
213	How to have a safe Halloween during COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:20, p.3	10/26/2020	Montgomery discusses safety precautions for Halloween during COVID-19.
214	Iowa falls to Purdue in Big Ten's football return Northern Iowan 117:20, p.6	10/26/2020	The Iowa Hawkeyes lose to Purdue in Big Ten football, 24-20; photo.
215	Panther Portrait: COVID Car Smash Northern Iowan 117:20, p.5	10/26/2020	Panther Portrait of the Smash COVID Car Smash event; photos.
216	What can be learned from Bolivia Northern Iowan 117:20, p.3	10/26/2020	Rawwas compares recent events in Bolivia to the 2020 election; photo.
217	Majors in Minutes moves to Zoom Northern Iowan 117:19, p.1	10/22/2020	The Office of Academic Advising's Majors in Minutes is held on October 20 over Zoom; photo.
218	MVC releases 2021 volleyball schedule Northern Iowan 117:19, p.6	10/22/2020	The 2021 volleyball schedule is announced; photo.
219	Panther Portrait: Fall 2020 Blood Drive Northern Iowan 117:19, p.4	10/22/2020	Panther Portrait of the 2020 blood drive; photos.
220	To test or not to test, that is the question Northern Iowan 117:19, p.3	10/22/2020	The Student Health Center discusses COVID-19 and testing.
221	UNISTA to host 'Hocus Pocus' reading Northern Iowan 117:19, p.4	10/22/2020	UNISTA hosts a live reading of 'Hocus Pocus' for Halloween; photo.
222	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate increases Northern Iowan 117:18, p.2	10/19/2020	Statistics on the growing positive COVID-19 rates; photo.
223	Dining centers continue to adapt Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1	10/19/2020	Piazza and Rialto adapt to COVID-19 and social distancing; photos.
224	Stay safe in social settings: Do it for YOU! Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1	10/19/2020	Student Wellness Services outlines steps students can take to keep themselves safe in the pandemic; photo.
225	UNI picked first to finish in Valley preseason poll Northern Iowan 117:18, p.6	10/19/2020	The Panthers receive the number one spot in preseason rankings for Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball. AJ Green is selected as preseason Player of the Year, and Austin Phyfe and Trae Berhow are also selected for All-MVC teams; photos.
226	NFL Week 5 recap: three main stories Northern Iowan 117:17, p.6	10/15/2020	The author gives a summary of the three main stories during week five of the NFL season: Cowboy player Dak Prescott sustained a season-ending injury, the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Minnesota Vikings losing to the Seattle Seahawks; photo.
227	Theatre department directing "It's Greek to Me" Northern Iowan 117:17, p.4	10/15/2020	UNI's theatre department is collaborating with the Department of Communication and Media to produce and stream "It's Greek to Me", a film of multiple Greek theatre pieces performed by UNI students.
228	COVID on campus Oct. 12 Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3	10/12/2020	A graphic shows the COVID-19 statistics on campus; photo.
229	Show you care by voting on Nov. 3 Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3	10/12/2020	Seybert urges readers to vote in the 2020 election.
230	Students for Life fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:16, p.1	10/12/2020	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) fails to pass a bill allowing the student organization "Students for Life" to form on campus, stirring controversy; photo.
231	Underclassmen and transfer students welcome to First Year Fridays Northern Iowan 117:16, p.4	10/12/2020	UNIThrive and Panther Promise Academy host First Year Fridays; photos.
232	NFL week 4 breakdown: three takeaways Northern Iowan 117:15, p.6	10/08/2020	Schindler recounts week 4 of the NFL 2020 season; photo.
233	UNI hosts early in-person voting Northern Iowan 117:15, p.1	10/08/2020	Early in-person voting for the 2020 election is hosted outside of the UNI-Dome; photo.
234	Cayman Islands Classic cancelled for 2020-21 Northern Iowan 117:14, p.6	10/05/2020	Cayman Islands Classic, one of the most prestigious pre-season basketball tournaments, has been cancelled for the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 precautions and the shift of the NCAA season. Pre-season tournaments allow coaches to scout for players for Selection Sunday but due to the cancellation, this selection process will be more difficult for the 2021-22 year.
235	COVID-19 on campus Northern Iowan 117:14, p.1	10/05/2020	The number of cases of COVID-19 on campus reported by the Student Health Center and self-reported tests have remained relatively low and consistent throughout the semester. UNI is following the guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announcing that individuals exposed to COVID-19 only have to quarantine if both parties are not wearing masks; photo.
236	School of Music holds virtual strings workshop Northern Iowan 117:14, p.5	10/05/2020	The School of Music holds a strings workshop via Zoom for high school students; photo.
237	First Presidential debate: a fail Northern Iowan 117:13, p.3	10/01/2020	The author summarizes the Tuesday, Sept. 2020 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden and gives their opinion on the performance of the candidates; photo.
238	Health Center implements test fee Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1	10/01/2020	The UNI Student Health Service will begin charging $80 per COVID-19 test as the State-borrowed analysis machine is expected to be returned soon; photo.
239	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.
240	NFL week 3 recap: who looks legitimate so far? Northern Iowan 117:13, p.6	10/01/2020	The author gives their opinion and predictions on the 2020-2021 football season.
241	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.
242	MVFC announces spring football schedule Northern Iowan 117:12, p.6	09/28/2020	The Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) announced their Spring 2021 football schedule. Fall football was moved to Spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
243	Responsibility in Research seminar takes place Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5	09/28/2020	Graduate Coordinator and Professor of Psychology Helen Harton held a seminar on social responsibility in research with six participants on Zoom.
244	Some in-person classes opt for online Northern Iowan 117:12, p.1	09/28/2020	Although UNI began the academic year with 80% in person and 20% online classes, many have shifted to online due to COVID-19 or other reasons; photos.
245	Town hall touts community engagement Northern Iowan 117:12, p.2	09/28/2020	The UNI Office of Community Engagement held a virtual town hall about community challenges and problem-solving; photo.
246	UNI School of Music holds scholarship benefit Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5	09/28/2020	The UNI School of Music held their 39th annual scholarship benefit and included speakers Jeffrey Funderburk, director of the School of Music, Dr. Stephen Kerrigan, executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), and a show with performances by faculty and students.
247	Council of Teachers of English host virtual book club Northern Iowan 117:11, p.4	09/24/2020	The UNI Council of Teachers of English (UNI CoTE) hosts a young adult literature book club and will be discussing "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight" by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal. Department of Languages and Literatures faculty members Drs. Erika Bass and Sheila Benson are advisors for the club; photo.
248	Local mask mandates: Waterloo extends, Black Hawk County fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2	09/24/2020	The Waterloo City Council approved an extension to the city-wide mask mandate, while the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors failed to pass a county-wide mask mandate. The City of Cedar Falls also has a mask mandate in place.
249	TheatreUNI holding 10-minute play auditions Northern Iowan 117:11, p.4	09/24/2020	Students in assistant professor Amy Osatinski's theater class will be holding auditions for the 10-minute plays they direct, although editions will be different due to COVID-19 restrictions; photo.
250	Bars reopen in Black Hawk County Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1	09/21/2020	Governor Kim Reynolds signs a proclamation to reopen bars in Black Hawk County; photos.
251	COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1	09/21/2020	The number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus decreases.
252	Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4	09/21/2020	Dance Marathon hosts a kickoff event in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
253	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.
254	Mentors in Violence Prevention host virtual seminar Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4	09/21/2020	Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) host a virtual seminar in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
255	UNI Athletics launches UNI FIGHT Initiative Northern Iowan 117:10, p.6	09/21/2020	The Department of Athletics launches the FIGHT initiative, intending to raise funds; photo.
256	Bars set to open earlier than expected Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1	09/17/2020	Governor Kim Reynolds declares that bars in Black Hawk, Dallas, and Polk counties can reopen; photos.
257	Big Ten football to return on October 24 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6	09/17/2020	Member schools of the Big Ten vote to play the fall football season.
258	Counseling Center hosts mental health conference Northern Iowan 117:9, p.5	09/17/2020	The Counseling Center hosts its second annual mental health conference virtually; photo.
259	Study abroad fair goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:28, p.4	09/17/2020	The Study Abroad Fair is hosted virtually due to COVID-19; photos.
260	UNI announces shifts to spring semester Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1	09/17/2020	Spring break is cancelled due to COVID-19; photo.
261	UNI men's rugby overcoming challenges in 2020 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6	09/17/2020	Men's rugby finds solutions in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
262	COVID-19 on campus: 17 new cases Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1	09/14/2020	The UNI Student Health Center reports 17 new cases of Covid-19. This brings the total to 132 on campus. This is a 15.45% increase compared to the previous rating period of 22.96%, making a decline in cases.
263	Former Panthers make impact in NFL Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9	09/14/2020	Former UNI Panther David Johnson plays on the Arizona Cardinals team. Johnson was acquired by the Houston Texans in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. New COVID-19 policies put in place by the NFL practice with 12-16 players; photo.
264	Former Panthers make impact in NFL Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9	09/14/2020	Former UNI Panther David Johnson plays on the Arizona Cardinals team. Johnson was acquired by the Houston Texans in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. New COVID-19 policies put in place by the NFL practice with 12-16 players; photo.
265	IDT presents "spring" production Northern Iowan 117:8, p.2	09/14/2020	Members of the Illuminated Dance Troupe (IDT) perform a country barn dance during a performance. The show featured pieces from the group's spring 2020 show, due to it being postponed during COVID-19; photo.
266	Iowa State Cyclones sink in bayou against Cajuns Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9	09/14/2020	Iowa State University opens their football season in their Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones had to reverse their decisions that would let 25,000 fans sit in the stands for the game due to the pandemic. Their game concluded 31-14; photo.
267	Panther Portrait: Panther Marching Band concert Northern Iowan 117:8, p.8	09/14/2020	Panther Marching Band (PMD) performed on Lawther Field despite the rainy weather. Student Kathryn Rech gives their insight on being in marching band during COVID-19; photo.
268	Students, community react to mandate Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1	09/14/2020	Cedar Falls City Council initiate a city wide mask mandate, Mayor Rob Green says that they feel encouraged to wear a mask to protect not only others physical health, but mental as well. Students Kristin Rasmussen and Isaac Vos share their concerns for the virus; photo.
269	Virtual fair offers opportunities Northern Iowan 117:8, p.7	09/14/2020	Students attend the spring 2020 Career Fair. This fall, due to COVID-19, The Career Fair will be held virtually; photo.
270	CAB to host virtual game night Northern Iowan 117:7, p.5	09/10/2020	The Campus Activity Board (CAB) hosts a virtual Panther Game Night; photo.
271	Cedar Falls passes mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1	09/10/2020	The Cedar Falls City Council issues a citywide mask mandate; photo.
272	First show choir comes to UNI Northern Iowan 117:7, p.4	09/10/2020	The Panther Pulse Show Choir becomes one of UNI's newest student organizations; photo.
273	Rawwas: U.S. makes 'enemy' out of China Northern Iowan 117:7, p.3	09/10/2020	Mohammed Rawwas argues that the U.S. has made China into an unjustified enemy; photo.
274	REC holds virtual town hall Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1	09/10/2020	The UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition holds their first virtual town hall meeting; photo.
275	Student teachers adapt to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:7, p.2	09/10/2020	Student teachers adjust to COVID-19 protocols in the Cedar Valley; photos.
276	Virtual sorority recruitment kicks off this week Northern Iowan 117:7, p.4	09/10/2020	Virtual sorority recruitment begins; photo.
277	COVID-19 alters commencement and homecoming Northern Iowan 117:6, p.4	09/07/2020	2020 commencement and homecoming are moved online due to COVID-19; photo.
278	ISU reverses fans in stadium decision Northern Iowan 117:6, p.6	09/07/2020	Iowa State University reverses their decision to allow fans into Jack Trice stadium during football games; photo.
279	Panel spotlights health care careers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1	09/07/2020	The Department of Academic Affairs hosted a panel about healthcare careers in the wake of COVID-19; photos.
280	Taking a look at 1968 vs. 2020 election years Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3	09/07/2020	Colin Horning compares similarities in the 1968 and 2020 elections; photo.
281	UNI releases latest COVID-19 numbers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1	09/07/2020	The latest COVID-19 statistics on campus are released; photo.
282	Former Campus Life Editor gets married Northern Iowan 117:5, p.4	09/03/2020	Former Campus Life editor for the Northern Iowan Sofia Legaspi gets married; photo.
283	Quarantine concerns prompt classroom shifts Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1	09/03/2020	Classrooms change their locations and arrangements with growing COVID-19 concerns, with an emphasis on students sitting six feet apart to reduce the frequency of quarantining; photos.
284	The show must go on for Ochesis Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1	09/03/2020	The Orchesis Dance Company hosts its annual gala, adjusting for COVID-19 protocols; photos.
285	"Closing Time" for bars in Black Hawk country Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1	08/31/2020	Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation ordering bars to close in six Iowa counties until September 20, 2020, including Black Hawk County. Sara Qualley and David Gordon interview multiple Cedar Valley residents to get their thoughts about the proclamation; photos.
286	Adrianne Finlay previews "Cut Off" in Thursday reading Northern Iowan 117:4, p.4	08/31/2020	Adrianne Finlay delivers a reading of her book "Cut Off" at the Final Thursday Reading Series, hosted in the backyard of the Hearst Center due to COVID-19 protocols; photo.
287	Game on Panthers: the rise of UNI Esports Northern Iowan 117:4, p.6	08/31/2020	The Panther Esports club is on the rise following cancellations of sports due to COVID-19; photo.
288	UNI COVID-19 data reporting begins Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1	08/31/2020	UNI publishes data regarding positive COVID-19 tests for the first time. Multiple opinions regarding this were included; photo.
289	BLM march draws crowd on campus Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1	08/27/2020	Over one hundred Panthers joined in the first Black Lives Matter (BLM) march of the fall semester. Students listened to a speaker during the BLM march and protested outside Maucker Union; photos.
290	College Hill responds to social media criticism of large bar crowds Northern Iowan 117:3, p.5	08/27/2020	The College Hill Partnership responded to social media criticism of large crowds at bars during the COVID-19 pandemic.
291	COVID-19 causes changes to Panther Marching Band Northern Iowan 117:3, p.4	08/27/2020	Panther Marching Band (PMB) Director Justin Mertz and students talk about changes they've made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes allow the PMB to continue playing music with the possibility of three outdoor performances throughout the semester; photo.
292	Horning: Find a student org for you Northern Iowan 117:3, p.3	08/27/2020	Colin Horning writes an opinion piece about the importance of meeting people or finding a student organization to join amidst the social distancing guidelines in place on campus.
293	NFL preview: Brady in Tampa and other storylines Northern Iowan 117:3, p.6	08/27/2020	David Warrington offers a preview of the 2020 National Football League (NFL) season. Warrington highlighted changes made due to the COVID-19 pandemic and some of the teams favored to win the Super Bowl; photo.
294	Trump advisor hosts campus event Northern Iowan 117:3, p.2	08/27/2020	Students stop at a voter registration table outside Maucker Union at the "Make Campus Great Again" event. Two students share their political views in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
295	UNI continues adapting to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1	08/27/2020	UNI will begin releasing university data related to Covid-19, after the state's two other Regents universities. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to complete a Panther Health Check survey. University President Mark Nook emailed students concerning crowds of students visiting off-campus areas and not following Covid protocols, actions which could be subject to discipline on campus. The university began contact tracing and quarantine for students who have been exposed to or tested positive for Covid-19. An anonymous student shares her experience of quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive; photo.
296	GBPAC hosts a very happy livestream Northern Iowan 117:2, p.5	08/24/2020	The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) has started hosting livestreamed concerts called "Local Legends" which features local musicians, including Christopher's Very Happy Band. The shows will be streamed on the GBPAC Facebook and YouTube page; photo.
297	Goedken: It's okay to slow down Northern Iowan 117:2, p.3	08/24/2020	Dani Goedken writes about the importance of slowing down to give yourself space for growth. Goedken points to how slowing down can help you feel at peace and that it is okay to take things slow.
298	Living on campus in a post-COVID world Northern Iowan 117:2, p.4	08/24/2020	Sophomore student Katelyn Johns talks about new rules implemented for on campus housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
299	Panther Portrait: Grilling and games with Beta Nu Northern Iowan 117:2, p.4	08/24/2020	The Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their "grilling and games" event while following social distancing guidelines.
300	Students flock to bars amid COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:2, p.1	08/24/2020	Bars on College Hill have received criticism on social media due to the appearance of not following COVID-19 guidelines. Some UNI students posted photos of long lines outside of College Hill bars where people are packed tightly together and not wearing masks; photo.