Pandemic

Displaying 51 - 100 of 290 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
51	Puedes cambiar de opinion cuando cambian las circunstancias Northern Iowan 118:10, p.3	09/30/2021	Vilma Gomez pushes for people to wear their masks even if they have been vaccinated, according to CDC recommendations. Read in English on page 3; photo.
52	Que rujan los buenos tiempos Northern Iowan 118:10, p.5	09/30/2021	Homecoming is back after the cancellation of the 2020 homecoming due to COVID-19. Traditions established nearly 100 years ago continue to be practiced now, including football, campaniling, and the homecoming parade. Read in English and see photos on page 1.
53	"The Great Gastby" Maucker Movie Northern Iowan 118:10, p.4	09/30/2021	The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting Maucker Movie for homecoming, and to keep up with the theme "Let the Good Times Roar," they are showing "The Great Gatsby".
54	UNI preps for homecoming game vs. Youngstown State Northern Iowan 118:10, p.6	09/30/2021	UNI Football prepares to go against Youngstown State for the homecoming game and first Missouri Valley Football Conference game of the year; photo.
55	The roaring 20(21)'s Northern Iowan 118:9, p.4	09/27/2021	Homecoming returns after COVID-19 stopped the 2020 celebrations. The theme of 2021 is "The Roaring 20(21)'s"; photo.
56	Update: COVID-19 on campus Northern Iowan 118:8, p.1	09/23/2021	An update on COVID-19 numbers and statistics; photo.
57	Clases presenciales o en linea Northern Iowan 118:7, p.4	09/20/2021	Professor Kamryn Warren discussed the differences between in-person and online classes during COVID-19. Read in English on page 1; photo.
58	Aspire to Inspire Northern Iowan 118:7, p.3	09/20/2021	Diego Solorio gives inspirational words to all students trying to adjust after COVID-19; photo.
59	Students, professors adapt to in-person classes Northern Iowan 118:7, p.1	09/20/2021	Professor Kamryn Warren discussed the differences between in-person and online classes during COVID-19. Read in Spanish on page 4; photo.
60	Carillonneurs serenade UNI's campus Northern Iowan 118:6, p.2	09/16/2021	UNI's carillonneurs play music from the campanile; photos.
61	Marching band kicks off season after COVID-19 Northern Iowan 118:5, p.2	09/13/2021	The Panther Marching Band starts their season; photos.
62	To mask or not to mask Northern Iowan 118:4, p.2	09/09/2021	Student opinions on mask-wearing on campus; photos.
63	Welcome Week: Then and now Northern Iowan 118:4, p.3	09/09/2021	Welcome week and a retrospective on COVID-19; photo. To read the article in Spanish, see El antes y el ahora: La semana de bienvenida on page 3.
64	Nook recovers from surgery Northern Iowan 118:3, p.1	09/02/2021	President Nook discussed the beginning of the 2021 school year after recovering from back surgery; photo.
65	Dining centers struggle to find employees for new semester Northern Iowan 118:3, p.2	09/02/2021	Annie Karr discusses the changes made in the UNI dining centers due to COVID-19 employment shortages; photo.
66	A comparative COVID-19 college experience Northern Iowan 118:3, p.5	09/02/2021	Freshman and Sophomore students discuss the changes in COVID-19 procedure between the 2020 and 2021 school year; photo.
67	"Dream with ME" premieres its first screening Northern Iowan 118:2, p.4	08/30/2021	Theo Loeckle writes his review of "Dream with ME" which was produced at UNI by Jim Bray and Gretta Berghammer. The film uses hip-hop theatre to reflect on events such as the pandemic that happened the past year by following multiple characters and their stories; photo.
68	UNI Now! and Welcome Week: Back and better than ever Northern Iowan 118:2, p.1	08/30/2021	UNI's new orientation coordinator Joellen Hatchett kept old traditions while creating new ones for this years Welcome Week and UNI Now! for both old and new students. Lauren McGuill gives more details of the specific events held throughout the week; photos.
69	Panthers face big test at Iowa State in week 1 Northern Iowan 118:2, p.6	08/30/2021	The UNI football team will play Iowa State in Ames, IA on September 4, 2021. David Warrington looks at both teams previous shortened season due to Covid-19 and the challenges that UNI will face playing the 7th ranked team in the nation; photo.
70	College football storylines to watch for in 2021 Northern Iowan 118:1, p.10	08/26/2021	Hunter Friesen writes about highlight news in college football for the upcoming season. The topics include the impacts of Covid-19, the Panthers, Iowa State, and Oklahoma and Texas splitting from the Big 12.
71	A message from student body president Samantha Bennett Northern Iowan 118:1, p.2	08/26/2021	Student body president Samantha Bennett welcomes students back to UNI's campus after the Covid-19 pandemic hit that took place the school year before. She encourages students to do all that they can to ensure that the exposure to Covid-19 on campus is minimal including getting vaccinated, wearing masks, and social distancing; photo.
72	Vaccination clinic bookstore giftcard available for students Northern Iowan 118:1, p.1	08/26/2021	Starting August 30, 2021, any students who show proof of their covid-19 vaccination shots will receive a $25 UNI Bookstore gift-card. Students can get their vaccination shots at the Student Health Center each Thrusday from 1-3 PM and Friday from 9-11 AM; photo.
73	United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures Northern Iowan 118:1, p.1	08/26/2021	The United Faculty union emphasizes the need for better safety procedures to help combat Covid-19 on UNI's campus.
74	Interpreters Theatre hosts social change display Northern Iowan 117:54, p.4	04/29/2021	The Interpreters Theatre hosted an event in Lang Hall on April 27 to showcase four student installations, including performances dealing with sexual assault, climate change, gun-related suicide, and human trafficking; photos.
75	UNI Opera students present "In The Studio" Northern Iowan 117:54, p.4	04/29/2021	UNI Opera and the UNI Art Gallery of Art worked together to put on an online show titled "In the Studio." The performance had singers from UNI Opera paired with a piece from the Gallery of Art; photos.
76	Vaccine distribution across the world Northern Iowan 117:54, p.3	04/29/2021	Rawwas writes a piece discussing what has made vaccine rollouts more effective in some countries than others. In the author's opinion, public development and production of the vaccine would have been more effective than a privatized system; photo.
77	COVID-19 on campus: Cases drop, more vaccination clinics planned Northern Iowan 117:53, p.2	04/26/2021	The number of positive COVID-19 cases on the UNI campus fell to 8.70% compared to 11.11% last week. As the spring semester ends, the Student Health Center plans to host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics available to students, faculty, and staff; photo.
78	NI Symphony Orchestra presents spring concert Northern Iowan 117:52, p.4	04/22/2021	The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) performed a concert in the Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Only a small number of people were allowed to attend, but the concert was also livestreamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel; photo.
79	Quesadilla Fridays make a comeback for seniors Northern Iowan 117:52, p.3	04/22/2021	Housing and Dining is brining back the quesadilla bar at Wasabi in the Maucker Union Food Court for a one-time event. The food court closed due to the pandemic, but will re-open in Fall 2021; photo.
80	Online orientation returns with changes Northern Iowan 117:52, p.1	04/22/2021	Summer orientation will be held online due to the pandemic; Orientation Coordinator Joellen Hatchett discusses the decision and changes made to the process. Pending changes in the pandemic, plans remain for events like UNI Now, a weeklong welcome program before the start of the semester, to be held in person; photo.
81	UNI Fashion Week takes the catwalk Northern Iowan 117:52, p.1	04/22/2021	The Textiles and Apparel Program (TAPP) at UNI is hosting a virtual fashion week called "Catwalk 29." Videos of the shows will be shared across TAPP's YouTube and Instagram channels; photos.
82	Panthers get vaccinated on campus Northern Iowan 117:51, p.1	04/19/2021	The Student Health Center (SHC) opened vaccination clinics on campus for students and staff to receive a first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine; photos.
83	Virtual Diversity Colloquium discusses health inequalities Northern Iowan 117:51, p.1	04/19/2021	The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, sponsored by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, held its Diversity Colloquium series virtually to discuss health inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists included Adam Froyum Roise, Abraham Funchess, Francis Degnin, and Ashleigh Kysar-Moon; photo.
84	COVID-19 on campus: Case count, positivity rate show little change Northern Iowan 117:51, p.2	04/19/2021	The positivity rate of COVID-19 tests has remained mostly the same from data released by the Student Health Center; photos.
85	Maddie Poppe to perform drive-in concert Northern Iowan 117:50, p.4	04/15/2021	Maddie Poppe, American Idol winner and Iowa native, will be accompanied by Brad & Kate for a drive-in concert on April 30 at 7:00pm in the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) south parking lot. This event is hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) in collaboration with the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Tickets are exclusive to UNI students, but they can bring others with them in their cars; photo.
86	Clinic cancelled as FDA pauses shot Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1	04/15/2021	On April 14, UNI's on-campus vaccination clinic in the West Gym was cancelled due to the FDA's recommendation to "pause" the Johnson and Johnson shot. The vaccination was paused due to six female individuals having severe blood clots within the last 6-13 days. The UNI Student Health Center had little time to warn students of the cancellation and many students criticized the handling of the situation; photo.
87	Students help de-stress through plate smashing Northern Iowan 117:50, p.4	04/15/2021	Marketing strategy classmates Alyssa Lawler, Dylan Hayen, and Miranda Stambaugh brought the recent TikTok plate-smashing trend to campus on April 13. They promoted it as a de-stressing activity, especially for frustrations about the COVID-19 pandemic; photos.
88	Get vaccinated now for a healthy fall semester Northern Iowan 117:50, p.3	04/15/2021	The author discusses Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) statement about the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and emerging research on AstraZeneca's. In Maier's opinion, taking precautions with vaccines is important and will enable the UNI community to be safely vaccinated for the upcoming fall semester.
89	Report: Faculty numbers down at Regents universities Northern Iowan 117:50, p.2	04/15/2021	Data from the Iowa Board of Regents reveals that all three of Iowa's public universities are losing tenured and tenure-track faculty. UNI remains committed to professors with 72% of professors tenured or on track to receive tenure, however, the number of students are declining every year.
90	Panther Portrait: Orchesis Annual Gala Northern Iowan 117:49, p.5	04/12/2021	The Orchesis Dance Company choreographed and performed a variety of pieces in their annual Gala. Their event followed COVID-19 guidelines as all attendees were wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing; photos.
91	Special visit day introduces refugee students to UNI Northern Iowan 117:49, p.4	04/12/2021	UNI's Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) hosted a Refugee Visit Day in collaboration with Des Moines Refugee Support. The idea for the event originated with student Ethan Vance, who was also involved in UNI Refugee & Immigrant Support and Empowerment (UNI RISE); photo.
92	UNI to host vaccination clinics Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1	04/12/2021	UNI students and staff have been given the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in an on-campus clinic, April 13-16; photo.
93	COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop Northern Iowan 117:49, p.2	04/12/2021	The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has dropped this week with 10 positive cases and 13 self-reported cases; photo.
94	Empleado de Admisiones apoya a los estudiantes multiculturales Northern Iowan 117:48, p.1	04/08/2021	Jesus Lizarraga-Estrada, the Associate Director of Freshman Recruitment and Access, reflects on his time at UNI and his current position which helps multicultural students find where they belong. Lizarraga-Estrada emphasizes the barriers of distance, transportation, and lack of resources for all students and has provided future students with Zoom campus visits. This article is printed in Spanish and English; photo.
95	Cedar Falls renews mask mandate through mid-May; Nook supports extension Northern Iowan 117:48, p.2	04/08/2021	The Cedar Falls City Council has extended the mask mandate to May 19. President Mark Nook spoke to the Council via Zoom showing his support and stating that an extension to June would be beneficial for staff and students K-12. The mask mandate will be reviewed on May 17 for Cedar Falls while Waterloo's mandate remains in place indefinitely; photo.
96	Put your own needs first, take a break for you Northern Iowan 117:47, p.3	04/05/2021	In the author's opinion, students and faculty are experiencing burnout due to the stress of COVID-19 and a semester without Spring Break. Maier advocates for mental health awareness and self-care; photo.
97	UNI football vs. USD cancelled, one game left in season Northern Iowan 117:47, p.6	04/05/2021	The UNI football team was supposed to face the University of South Dakota on April 1, but the game was cancelled due to COVID-19 tracing in South Dakota's football program. It will not be made up, leaving UNI with only one game left in the season: Homecoming 2020.5 against North Dakota State on April 10.
98	Stay safe this homecoming Northern Iowan 117:47, p.4	04/05/2021	Student Wellness Services provides safety tips for students as Homecoming 2020.5 approaches.
99	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rates rises again Northern Iowan 117:47, p.2	04/05/2021	The COVID-19 positivity rate rose again on UNI's campus resulting in 17 positive cases and 8 self-reported cases. The University continues to urge students to complete the on-campus vaccinations survey because Governor Reynolds promises the State of Iowa will have enough vaccines for all Iowans 16 and older; photo.
100	N.I. en Espanol: SAA reconoce a la facultad y los empleados Northern Iowan 117:46, p.2	04/01/2021	The Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA) held their Apple Polisher event virtually this year which recognized the impact of UNI's faculty and employees on students. This article is written in Spanish; photos.