COVID-19

Displaying 151 - 200 of 309 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
151 NISG presidential candidates tackle diversity and COVID-19
Northern Iowan 117:34, p.3 		Both Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential ticket candidates, Samantha Bennet with Alisanne Struck and Muhammed Shamir Butt with Bilal Hussain, debated via Zoom about issues concerning student advocacy, diversity, and involvement; photos.
152 Tallcorn Jazz Fest goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:34, p.4 		The Tallcorn Jazz Festival will be held remotely this year due to COVID-19; photo.
153 Virtual commencement yields petition
Northern Iowan 117:33, p.1 		Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the Registrar announced Spring 2021 commencement will be held virtually. Student Mili Saliu began a petition for the university to reconsider, and as of writing it had over 1,600 signatures; photo.
154 COVID-19 on campus: slight increase
Northern Iowan 117:33, p.2 		An update on COVID on campus; photo.
155 CAB reinvents schedule amid COVID-19
Northern Iowan 117:32, p.4 		The CAB fall schedule was adjusted for COVID-19 in various ways; photo.
156 N.I. en Español: Mes de la Historia Afroamericano
Northern Iowan 117:32, p.2 		An N.I. en Español article about Black History Month and Black Student Union (BSU) activities on campus; photo.
157 Spring 2021 Career Fair Guide
Northern Iowan 117:32, p. 		The Spring 2021 Career Fair Guide includes a list of employers, career fair tips, and an article by Elizabeth Kelsey titled "How navigate a Virtual Career Fair in 2021."
158 The effects of Reynolds' proclamation on bars
Northern Iowan 117:32, p.8 		Reicks discusses the effect Gov. Reynolds' COVID-19 policies have on bars and how local bars, including Kyle Dehmlow's Social House and Little Bigs, plan to handle it; photo.
159 Virtual French Film Festival comes to UNI
Northern Iowan 117:31, p.4 		UNI's Department of Languages and Literature will host a virtual French Film Festival through February and March; photo.
160 Gov. Kim Reynolds is not for Iowa
Northern Iowan 117:31, p.3 		The author argues that Gov. Kim Reynolds is making decisions regarding COVID restrictions that benefit the economy and harms Iowans.
161 "You Matter at UNI" weeks kicks off
Northern Iowan 117:31, p.1 		"You Matter at UNI," a week-long event that promotes mental well-being, starts this week amid new COVID-19 restrictions. The Counseling Center will host several events, and an art and creative writing exbhibit called "In My Shoes" will be on display in Maucker Union; photo.
162 COVID-19 on campus: little change in rates, Reynolds lifts restrictions
Northern Iowan 117:31, p.2 		Despite changes in COVID-19 case numbers, Governor Kim Reynolds lifted restrictions regarding masks and public gatherings; photo.
163 Campbell, Lawther to see changes in fall
Northern Iowan 117:30, p.1 		With residence re-contracting approaching, the Department of Residence announced that in Fall 2021 Campbell Hall will only be used for isolation and quarantine, and Lawther Hall will be shifting into double suites and single rooms; photos.
164 UNI will receive additional COVID-19 relief funding
Northern Iowan 117:30, p.2 		UNI to receive $3 million more in COVID-19 relief funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), although it is yet undetermined how it will be disbursed to students.
165 COVID-19 updates: U.K. variant in Iowa, winter masking tips
Northern Iowan 117:30, p.2 		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.
166 COVID-19 on campus: low positivity, case counts to start spring semester
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2 		Low positivity rates and case counts of COVID-19 have been reported on campus; photo.
167 Appreciate the essential worker, no matter the business
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.3 		Horning discusses essential workers in the midst of COVID-19; photo.
168 Life after college: the job hunt journey
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.4 		Olthoff discusses job hunting after graduation, including advice from Iowa State 2019 graduate Mason McGrauth, UNI Associate Director of Career Services Matthew Nuese, and December graduate Sarah Solt; photo.
169 Community marches virtually for equality
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.5 		The 2nd annual Cedar Valley Women's March is hosted virtually; photo.
170 Study abroad fair goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.4 		The Study Abroad Fair is held virtually; photos.
171 Food Court, Schindigs close for semester
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.1

The Maucker Union food court and Schindigs in Schindler Education Center close for the semester due to the pandemic and reduced sales. Additionally, TC's Takeout from the 23rd Street Market will no longer be offered. The food court will hopefully reopen in Fall 2021. Dining locations remaining open include Chat, Essentials, 23rd Street Market, Biscotti's, and Book Bistro; photo.
172 The class pandemic
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.3 		Slomka discusses class in the midst of the pandemic; photo.
173 Celebrate the best of Broadway with UNISTA
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.4 		UNI Student Theatre Association (UNISTA) will hold the Best of Broadway Cabaret virtually.
174 Reynolds implements mask mandate
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1 		Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announces new COVID-19 restrictions due to rising cases in Iowa, including a mask mandate, which she had been reluctant to implement since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Several students react to the mandate; photos.
175 Percussion concert goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.5 		The Percussion Ensemble performs over Youtube; photos.
176 Related: UNI reaffirms plan for spring 2021 courses
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.2 		Provost Jim Wohlpart reiterated the proposed spring schedule: classes begin January 25 and end May 7 with no spring break. Classes will be maintained in-person as possible.
177 IHSSA restricts spectators; reduces attendance
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.6 		Due to Governor Reynolds' proclamation about COVID, spectators at the Iowa High School Sport Associations playoffs will be reduced to two people per athlete; photo.
178 Panthers spring back into action
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.6 		Many sports return in the spring semester, including football and basketball, after not being able to play their regular seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
179 Take your time during this upcoming fall break
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.3 		Horning urges students to evaluate the previous semester and the challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic in preparation for the spring semester.
180 Reynolds' mask mandate is completely useless
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.3 		In the author's opinion, Governor Kim Reynolds's mask mandate is ineffective because of the various exceptions in the mandate and points at the rapidly growing number of cases in the state of Iowa.
181 As cases climb, some classes finish fall semester virtually
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.2 		Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases nationally and statewide, many UNI professors have moved their classes completely online; photo.
182 Students plan for a long winter break
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1 		Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall semester classes will end on November 24 and spring classes begin on January 25, resulting in a longer winter break for students. Students share their plans for the break; photo.
183 UNI-Dome sees unique circumstances for high school football
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.6 		The Iowa High School Athletic Association's Iowa state football championship was held in the UNI-Dome. Spectators were limited to family members and the Dome was cleaned after each game due to Covid-19 restrictions; photo.
184 When in doubt, road trip it out
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.3 		The author encourages college students to road trip during the pandemic to help curb the spread while still being able to travel; photo.
185 Covid-19 on campus: slight decline
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.1 		The UNI Student Health Center reports a decrease in both COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates; photo.
186 Bringing pandemics to life across all generations
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4 		Departments across the Rod Library curated a display about the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
187 TheatreUNI presents virtual 10-minute plays
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4 		TheatreUNI presents various student-directed 10-minute plays via viedo; photo.
188 UNI to host IHSAA games as planned
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.2 		Despite COVID restrictions enacted by Governor Kim Reyolds, the UNI-Dome will host the Iowa High School Athlete Association football semifinals; photo.
189 Test Iowa site comes to UNI campus
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.1 		UNI brings a Test Iowa site to UNI to make getting tested for COVID-19 easier and more accessible; photo.
190 Don't stop fighting, keep pushing
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.3 		The author argues the importance of continuing to fight for issues even after Joe Biden's historic presidential win; photo.
191 The films to come during winter break
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.5 		Friesen lists several films that will be released during the extended winter break; photos.
192 Movie theaters are dying at an alarming rate
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.3 		Horning discusses the decline in movie theater attendance and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rise of streaming services.
193 Maddie Poppe performing at UNI
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.4 		Iowa singer Maddie Poppe will perform two Christmas shows at the Gallapher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC); photo.
194 Rock, paper, scissors tournament to take place on Zoom
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.5 		Math professor Douglas Shaw to host a rock-paper-scissors tournament over Zoom; photo.
195 Panther football adjusting to changes
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.6 		UNI football adjusts to COVID-19 protocols; photos.
196 We should do our best to support the Panthers this spring
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.6 		Horning encourages students to support the various UNI sports teams in the spring season, especially since many fall sports were moved to spring due to the pandemic; photo.
197 UNI campus to host Test Iowa site
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.2 		The Student Health Center (SHC) hosts a Test Iowa site, primarily for the UNI community; photo.
198 COVID-19 on campus: numbers increase
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.1 		COVID cases on campus continue to rise; photos.
199 UNI receives award for voter registration efforts
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.6 		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.
200 A Country Divided: UNI reacts to Election Day
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.1 		UNI students and professors discuss the 2020 presidential election as well as the state-wide elections for the United States Congress. Both students and professors express their opinions on the uncalled race and the role of mail-in ballots; photo.