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1 Debunking Drag
Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 119:51, p.03
4/17/2023 Bailey Klinkhammer addresses common misconceptions about drag and drag queens. She argues that drag is not dangerous and that anti-drag bills are being introduced to police the celebration of queer expression; photo.
2 UNI celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Week
Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Schmitz--Mallory (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 119:49, p.01
4/10/2023 UNI Proud and Gender & Sexuality Services (GSS) hosted multiple campus events throughout Pride Week including coffee hours, a book club meeting, and Dragaganza; photo.
3 Bring back the blue
Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 119:18, p.03
10/27/2022 Bailey Klinkhammer writes an opinion piece on their thoughts of why Iowan voters should vote Democrat for the midterm election this year; photo.
4 'DIS' is the most wonderful way to get involved
Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023)
Northern Iowan 119:2, p.01
8/29/2022 Nixson Benítez writes about opportunities that the Center of Multicultural Education (CME) will be providing in the coming year. Nixson interviews the Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DIS) Chiquita Loveless who explains the goals of DIS and the support system that they provide for students of all different racial or religious backgrounds; photo.
5 GSS Rainbow Reception
McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019), Raine--Tanner (Student--2022)
Northern Iowan 119:2, p.04
8/29/2022 Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) put on the annual Rainbow Reception event. This event welcomes old and new students to celebrate LGBTQ+ life at UNI; photo.
6 Roe v. Wade is under attack (again)
Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 118:55, p.03
5/5/2022 Klinkhammer expresses opinions on the leaked draft of the Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court case, the attacks on Roe v. Wade and women's abortion rights through history, and what the draft could mean for other marginalized groups and Constitutional rights; photo.
7 Panther portrait: Dragaganza
Crow--Catherine (Student--2020)
Northern Iowan 118:48, p.04
4/11/2022 A Panther Portrait of the Dragaganza event hosted at Maucker Union on April 9, 2022; photos.
8 Utah's governor listened to both sides before acting on trans athlete restrictions. Iowa's didn't.
Evans--Randy (Iowa Capitol Dispatch)
Northern Iowan 118:48, p.03
4/11/2022 An article originally published by the Iowa Capitol Dispatch on April 2, 2022 about Governor Kim Reynold's decision on trans athlete restrictions; photo.
9 LGBTQ+ community showcased in alum's musical
Coloff--Sydney (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 118:41, p.01
3/10/2022 UNI alum Sarah Julius created a musical, "Great Big Rainbow World," about queer acceptance and celebration that will debut in June; photo.
10 Banning books: A fundamental barrier in education through literature
Saathoff--Abigail (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 118:40, p.03
3/7/2022 Abigail Saathoff discusses the issues with banning books in schools.
11 Self proclaimed LGBTQ+ ally-ship is dangerous territory
Janes--Lennon (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.03
2/7/2022 Lennon Janes discusses performative allyship and how it does nothing for the LGBTQ+ community; photo.
12 I went to a Harry Styles concert and here's what happened
Saathoff--Abigail (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 118:11, p.03
10/4/2021 Abigail Saathoff details her Harry Styles concert experience. She spoke of the excitement after two years of waiting for the concert after it was postponed due to COVID-19; photo.
13 Students celebrate diversity in annual Cedar Valley Pridefest
Goodwin--Antonia (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 118:2, p.02
8/30/2021 Waterloo hosted the Cedar Valley Pridefest that lasted from Thursday, August 26th to Saturday, August 28, 2021. Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community gathered for various events throughout the weekend; photo.
14 Anti-transgender athletics bills harm everyone
Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 117:54, p.03
4/29/2021 In the author's opinion, the bills introduced across the nation unfairly target transgender athletes while ignoring the complex reality of advantages and disadvantages present in any sport and any participant; photo.
15 Iowa does not protect trans rights
Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 117:42, p.03
3/18/2021 In the author's opinion, Iowa law and legislators do not protect transgender people. Slomka discusses recent bills concerning minors, bathrooms, and schools.
16 Pass the Equality Act today, protect Iowans and Americans alike
Maier--Al (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 117:37, p.03
3/1/2021 The author urges the Senate to pass the Equality Act which prevents discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, which was already passed by the House of Representatives.
17 Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance at UNI
Tournier--Tehya (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.04
11/19/2020 The Women and Gender Studies department hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance; photo.
18 A disappointment for Iowa youth
Goedken--Dani (Student--2020)
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.03
11/5/2020 Although the 2020 precedential election is still too close to call, Goedken discusses the Iowa "red shift" results and feels scared and victimized as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a female; photo.
19 Virtual clothesline project brings awareness to abuse
Tournier--Tehya (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 117:18, p.05
10/19/2020 The virtual clothesline project, hosted by the Women and Gender Studies program, is held at Maucker Union; photos.
20 Slomka: TERFs present a danger
Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 117:9, p.03
9/17/2020 Emerson Slomka argues that trans-exclusive radical feminists (TERFs), especially author J.K. Rowling, present a danger to the transgender community; photo.
21 Slomka: Pronouns are for everyone
Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 117:3, p.03
8/27/2020 Emerson Slomka writes an opinion piece about how pronouns are used by everyone and that it is important to respect each others pronouns; photo.
22 'Star Trek' and progressive representation in television
Slomka--Emerson (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.03
2/27/2020 In the author's opinion, the Star Trek franchise has been pioneering and consistent in bringing under-represented groups to the television screen.
23 NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.01
2/13/2020 Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos.
24 "I Heart Female Orgasm" talks sex
Johnson--Liam (Student--2020), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.08
2/10/2020 UNI's Campus Activities Board and Student Wellness Center collaborated to present "I Heart Female Orgasm," an informative event about sexuality held on February 6 in the Maucker Union Ballroom; photos.
25 LTE: Board of Regents must listen to its students
iowa Student Action
Northern Iowan 116:27, p.03
12/12/2019 The Iowa Student Action organization sends an open letter to the Board of Regents in regards to the rise of tuition and its effects on minority communities.
26 Drag-A-Ganza
Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:17, p.05
10/28/2019 Approximately 50 students and community members attended UNI Proud's annual Drag-A-Ganza on October 25 at Maucker Union. The event raised money for Iowa Safe Schools; photos.
27 Clothesline Project Brings awarness
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.01
10/24/2019 The Clothesline Project has returned to UNI to help spread awareness of violence and abuse in the community during Relationship Violence Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to share the stories of individuals, friends, or family members; photos.
28 Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month
Whitehead--Zyrus (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:13, p.04
10/14/2019 UNI hosts several events throughout October, which is LGBTQ+ History Month, to celebrate and inform. They include displays, performances, training, speakers, and other events; photos.
29 'Pronoun' explores identity, relationships
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:12, p.05
10/10/2019 The UNI Interpreters Theatre will present Evan Placey's "Pronoun" on October 11 and 12 in Lang Hall. "Pronoun" dives into what it means to be a man and the trans experience and is directed by UNI student Ernest Toutant III; photos.
30 Rainbow Reception welcomes students
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.03
8/29/2019 On August 28, the UNI Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) held the Rainbow Reception at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The Rainbow Reception was a way to welcome LGBTQ+ community members and allies to UNI and to help learn more about the community. There were informational booths as well as speakers, which included the announcement of the Thomas M. Davis Endowed Scholarship for transgender UNI students; photo.
31 LGBTQIA+ people always welcome at Treehouse
Glenn-Burns--David M. (Clergy)
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.03
4/1/2019 Rev. David Glenn-Burns of Threehouse: A Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry discusses the recent decision of the United Methodist Church to adopt "The Traditional Plan," apologizing for the members of the LGBT+ community it harms and reaffirming that all are welcome at Threehouse; photo.
32 UNI Proud and GSS present Pride Week 2019
Flanders--Anna (Student--2017), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.02
4/1/2019 UNI Proud and Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) will host events throughout Pride Week, April 1-5. Events will include a kickoff, Art Gay-la, Queer Monologues, LGBT Q&A event, movie screening of Boy Erased, and the Drag Ball; photos.
33 Edit-a-thon focused on women and LGBTQ+ representation
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 115:41, p.02
3/7/2019 Rod Library will host UNI Edits Wikipedia: Women and LGBTQ+ in the library on March 8. The goal is to have more people editing Wikipedia with more diverse perspectves; photo.
34 Chiang shows documentary in Lang
Barikor--Leziga (Class of 2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:33, p.01
2/7/2019 Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang screened two of his documentaries then answered questions on February 4 in Lang Auditorium; photos.
35 Overcoming unconscious biases is crucial
Corbin--Steven B. (Class of 1970; Marketing Faculty)
Northern Iowan 115:22, p.03
11/8/2018 Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin discusses unconscious bias. In the author's opinion, Iowa can become a better place to live only when citizens reflect on divisiveness, overcome biases, and act with civility; photo.
36 Professor discusses diversity in the media
Ritondale--Sarah (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:19, p.04
10/29/2018 Professor Gayle Rhineberger-Dunn presented "Myth vs. Reality: Race, Gender, and (In)justice in the Media" at the Rod Library on October 25. Her talk focused on how the media shapes our reality about race, gender, crime and injustices; photo.
37 Flash talks address inclusivity in art
Steen--Sierra (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 115:14, p.04
10/11/2018 Art students Joel Wisner, Michelle Patrilla and Mariah Piippo presented during "Flash Talks - Inclusive Art Exhibits Power" as part of the Iowa Museum Conference held at Rod Library on October 8; photos.
38 'That's So Gay' art exhibition
Hauer--Sydney (Class of 2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:2, p.02
8/27/2018 A new art exhibit will be shown at the UNI Gallery of Art in the Kamerick Art Building. The exhibit showcases works by LGBT artists and LGBT subject matter; photos.
39 LTE: addressing hate crimes through unity
Corbin--Steven B. (Class of 1970; Marketing Faculty)
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.03
4/12/2018 In his letter to the editor Professor Steve Corbin calls attention to hate crimes and puts out a challenge to Christians, Muslims and Jews to lead the way in bringing down the hate crime crusade.
40 LGBT representation in'Love, Simon'
Allen--Jordan (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 114:48, p.03
4/5/2018 The author writes on how the movie 'Love, Simon' is having a culturally impact in terms of LGBT representation.
41 Welcoming a new Military Service coordinatior
Chidley--Kelsey (Student--2017), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 114:32, p.02
1/29/2018 Military and Veteran Student Services welcomed Chiquita Loveless as their new Coordinator. Writer Kelsey Chidley explains the extent of what the coordinator does and other groups she works with that help veterans; photo.
42 Uprising to publish in fall and spring
Ritondale--Sarah (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 114:25, p.04
11/30/2017 The latest edition of Uprising Magazine will focus on the issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ community and mental health; photo.
43 Dear future panthers...
Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.1
11/9/2015 A forum was held to discuss students issues on campus related to racism and sexuality; photo.
44 Drag-A-Ganza: spooky and sassy
Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017)
Northern Iowan 112:18, p.1
10/29/2015 UNI Proud held their drag show "Drag-A-Ganza" in which students can perform regardless of their sexual orientation or gender; photo.
45 A note for the next time you use 'f--'
Thompson--Hunter (Student--2015)
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.3
10/19/2015 Hunter Thompson shares his struggle with homophobic hate speech.
46 Jeopardizing the Union
Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017)
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.1
10/1/2015 The UNI LGBTQ and Veterans Association held a "Jeopardy Night" in the Union; students received gift cards as prizes; photo.
47 Student voices
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.5
9/10/2015 Students answer the question "How has the LGBT* Center made you feel more welcome on campus?"
48 Fight apathy, become an activist
O'Brink--Stormy (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.5
4/30/2015 Stormy O'Brink urges people to push for social change; photo.
49 Dear republicans who cry "Jesus"
Cosgrove--Thaddeus Riley (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 11:51, p.3
4/20/2015 Riley Cosgrove talks about current LGBT issues; photo.
50 "Decades" of Pride at UNI
Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 111:48, p.2
4/9/2015 Pride week is an old tradition at UNI that spans back at least a decade; photo.

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