COVID-19
Displaying 251 - 300 of 309 in reverse chronological order
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251 | UNI Athletics launches UNI FIGHT Initiative Northern Iowan 117:10, p.6 |
The Department of Athletics launches the FIGHT initiative, intending to raise funds; photo. | |
252 | Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4 |
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 |
Professors weigh in on differences between COVID-19 and influenza; photos. | |
254 | COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1 |
The number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus decreases. | |
255 | Bars reopen in Black Hawk County Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1 |
Governor Kim Reynolds signs a proclamation to reopen bars in Black Hawk County; photos. | |
256 | Bars set to open earlier than expected Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1 |
Governor Kim Reynolds declares that bars in Black Hawk, Dallas, and Polk counties can reopen; photos. | |
257 | UNI announces shifts to spring semester Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1 |
Spring break is cancelled due to COVID-19; photo. | |
258 | Study Abroad Fair goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:9, p.4 |
The Study Abroad Fair is hosted virtually due to COVID-19; photos. | |
259 | Counseling Center hosts mental health conference Northern Iowan 117:9, p.5 |
The Counseling Center hosts its second annual mental health conference virtually; photo. | |
260 | Big Ten football to return on October 24 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6 |
Member schools of the Big Ten vote to play the fall football season. | |
261 | UNI men's rugby overcoming challenges in 2020 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6 |
Men's rugby finds solutions in the wake of COVID-19; photo. | |
262 | Students, community react to mandate Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1 |
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. | |
263 | COVID-19 on campus: 17 new cases Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1 |
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. | |
264 | IDT presents "spring" production Northern Iowan 117:8, p.2 |
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. | |
265 | Virtual fair offers opportunities Northern Iowan 117:8, p.7 |
Students attend the spring 2020 Career Fair. This fall, due to COVID-19, The Career Fair will be held virtually; photo. | |
266 | Panther Portrait: Panther Marching Band concert Northern Iowan 117:8, p.8 |
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. | |
267 | Iowa State Cyclones sink in bayou against Cajuns Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9 |
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. | |
268 | Former Panthers make impact in NFL Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9 |
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. | |
269 | First show choir comes to UNI Northern Iowan 117:7, p.4 |
The Panther Pulse Show Choir becomes one of UNI's newest student organizations; photo. | |
270 | CAB to host virtual game night Northern Iowan 117:7, p.5 |
The Campus Activity Board (CAB) hosts a virtual Panther Game Night; photo. | |
271 | Virtual sorority recruitment kicks off this week Northern Iowan 117:7, p.4 |
Virtual sorority recruitment begins; photo. | |
272 | Cedar Falls passes mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1 |
The Cedar Falls City Council issues a citywide mask mandate; photo. | |
273 | REC holds virtual town hall Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1 |
The UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition holds their first virtual town hall meeting; photo. | |
274 | Rawwas: U.S. makes 'enemy' out of China Northern Iowan 117:7, p.3 |
Mohammed Rawwas argues that the U.S. has made China into an unjustified enemy; photo. | |
275 | Student teachers adapt to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:7, p.2 |
Student teachers adjust to COVID-19 protocols in the Cedar Valley; photos. | |
276 | UNI releases latest COVID-19 numbers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1 |
The latest COVID-19 statistics on campus are released; photo. | |
277 | Panel spotlights health care careers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1 |
The Department of Academic Affairs hosted a panel about healthcare careers in the wake of COVID-19; photos. | |
278 | Taking a look at 1968 vs. 2020 election years Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3 |
Colin Horning compares similarities in the 1968 and 2020 elections; photo. | |
279 | COVID-19 alters commencement and homecoming Northern Iowan 117:6, p.4 |
2020 commencement and homecoming are moved online due to COVID-19; photo. | |
280 | ISU reverses fans in stadium decision Northern Iowan 117:6, p.6 |
Iowa State University reverses their decision to allow fans into Jack Trice stadium during football games; photo. | |
281 | The show must go on for Ochesis Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1 |
The Orchesis Dance Company hosts its annual gala, adjusting for COVID-19 protocols; photos. | |
282 | Former Campus Life Editor gets married Northern Iowan 117:5, p.4 |
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 |
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 | UNI COVID-19 data reporting begins Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1 |
UNI publishes data regarding positive COVID-19 tests for the first time. Multiple opinions regarding this were included; photo. | |
285 | Game on Panthers: the rise of UNI Esports Northern Iowan 117:4, p.6 |
The Panther Esports club is on the rise following cancellations of sports due to COVID-19; photo. | |
286 | Adrianne Finlay previews "Cut Off" in Thursday reading Northern Iowan 117:4, p.4 |
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 | "Closing Time" for bars in Black Hawk country Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1 |
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. | |
288 | BLM march draws crowd on campus Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1 |
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. | |
289 | UNI continues adapting to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1 |
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. | |
290 | Trump advisor hosts campus event Northern Iowan 117:3, p.2 |
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. | |
291 | Horning: Find a student org for you Northern Iowan 117:3, p.3 |
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. | |
292 | COVID-19 causes changes to Panther Marching Band Northern Iowan 117:3, p.4 |
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. | |
293 | College Hill responds to social media criticism of large bar crowds Northern Iowan 117:3, p.5 |
The College Hill Partnership responded to social media criticism of large crowds at bars during the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
294 | NFL preview: Brady in Tampa and other storylines Northern Iowan 117:3, p.6 |
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. | |
295 | Goedken: It's okay to slow down Northern Iowan 117:2, p.3 |
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. | |
296 | GBPAC hosts a very happy livestream Northern Iowan 117:2, p.5 |
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 | Living on campus in a post-COVID world Northern Iowan 117:2, p.4 |
Sophomore student Katelyn Johns talks about new rules implemented for on campus housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo. | |
298 | Students flock to bars amid COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:2, p.1 |
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. | |
299 | UNI professor teaches from distance Northern Iowan 117:2, p.2 |
Department of Languages and Literatures professor Brooke Wonders speaks on the difficulties of transitioning to distance education; photo. | |
300 | Panther Portrait: Grilling and games with Beta Nu Northern Iowan 117:2, p.4 |
The Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their "grilling and games" event while following social distancing guidelines. |