Northern Iowa Feminists

Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Cultivating female student leaders
Northern Iowan 119:46, p.1
Various students on campus are interviewed to talk about how the student organizations they are a part of have uplifted them and helped them become leaders at UNI; photo.
2 Supporting survivors at UNI
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.1

Student leaders share resources UNI offers for survivors of sexual assault; photo.

3 Why we need to free the tampon
Northern Iowan 118:28, p.3

Caroline Christensen gives their opinion that menstrual products should be free to access and free to use for menstruators. Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and UNI Feminists have been stocking six of the most trafficked bathrooms on campus with the products, which they say have been heavily utilized; photo.

4 Panther Portrait: Women of Color Celebration
Northern Iowan 117:40, p.4
The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) and the Northern Iowa Feminists held a painting event in Maucker Union for Women's History Month; photo.
5 Community marches virtually for equality
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.5
The 2nd annual Cedar Valley Women's March is hosted virtually; photo.
6 Women's History Month and Art Expo
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.5

The Women's History Month Kickoff and Art Expo was held March 3 at the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), and put on by staff from the CME, members of the Women and Gender Studies program, and Northern Iowa Feminists.

7 Addressing workplace sexual harassment
Northern Iowan 116:10, p.1
Assistant Professor of Political Science Jayme Renfro collaborated with Northern Iowa Feminists for a presentation on sexual harassment in the workplace on October 1st, 2019 in Maucker Union; photo.
8 Rainbow Reception welcomes students
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.3

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.

9 CME launches year with BBQ
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.6

The Center of Multicultural Education held their beginning of the school year event at Maucker Union on August 26, 2019. They held a BBQ and a host of other food from different cultures. President of UNI Mark Nook attended the event and was happy to see the campus full of people and students once more. Other foundations and campus organizations attended the event and spoke of the upcoming year; photos.

10 Take Back the Night honors victims
Northern Iowan 115:51, p.2
Take Back the Night was held at Maucker Union on April 18, sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program and the Northern Iowa Feminists. The rally honors the survivors of sexual violence; photo.
11 Heartbeat bill faces lawsuit
Northern Iowan 115:1, p.3
Governor Reynolds signed a bill which places strict restrictions on women seeking abortions. The bill has sparked debates on women's rights and several lawsuits have been filed against it; photo.
12 UNI needs access to feminine hygiene products
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.3
The author writes about the lack of feminine hygiene products available in campus and efforts to try and change that.
13 'Walk a Mile' is problematic
Northern Iowan 114:49, p.3
The author shares her opinion on a recent column calling for 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,' a walk meant to raise awareness of sexual assault that was originally hosted by Sigma Phi Epsilon. Th author disagrees with the original column and shares why she thinks it's problematic.
14 Feminist bring comedians
Northern Iowan 114:49, p.5
Northern Iowa Feminists hosted two female comedians as part of Women to the Front, a feminist non-profit action group. They will be collection donations for Moms Demand Action for Common Sense Gun Laws.
15 UNI to take back the night
Northern Iowan 114:48, p.3
The Northern Iowa Feminist's are hosting Take Back the Night, and event to raise awareness of sexual assault.
16 Students walk out for gun control
Northern Iowan 114:39, p.1
A large number of students participated in a walkout for gun control organized by UNI student Emily Paul. The gathering was in reaction to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; photos.