Pandemic

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#	Title	Date	Summary
201	Panther Portrait: Fall 2020 Blood Drive Northern Iowan 117:19, p.4	10/22/2020	Panther Portrait of the 2020 blood drive; photos.
202	To test or not to test, that is the question Northern Iowan 117:19, p.3	10/22/2020	The Student Health Center discusses COVID-19 and testing.
203	UNISTA to host 'Hocus Pocus' reading Northern Iowan 117:19, p.4	10/22/2020	UNISTA hosts a live reading of 'Hocus Pocus' for Halloween; photo.
204	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate increases Northern Iowan 117:18, p.2	10/19/2020	Statistics on the growing positive COVID-19 rates; photo.
205	Dining centers continue to adapt Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1	10/19/2020	Piazza and Rialto adapt to COVID-19 and social distancing; photos.
206	Stay safe in social settings: Do it for YOU! Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1	10/19/2020	Student Wellness Services outlines steps students can take to keep themselves safe in the pandemic; photo.
207	UNI picked first to finish in Valley preseason poll Northern Iowan 117:18, p.6	10/19/2020	The Panthers receive the number one spot in preseason rankings for Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball. AJ Green is selected as preseason Player of the Year, and Austin Phyfe and Trae Berhow are also selected for All-MVC teams; photos.
208	NFL Week 5 recap: three main stories Northern Iowan 117:17, p.6	10/15/2020	The author gives a summary of the three main stories during week five of the NFL season: Cowboy player Dak Prescott sustained a season-ending injury, the Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Minnesota Vikings losing to the Seattle Seahawks; photo.
209	Theatre department directing "It's Greek to Me" Northern Iowan 117:17, p.4	10/15/2020	UNI's theatre department is collaborating with the Department of Communication and Media to produce and stream "It's Greek to Me", a film of multiple Greek theatre pieces performed by UNI students.
210	COVID on campus Oct. 12 Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3	10/12/2020	A graphic shows the COVID-19 statistics on campus; photo.
211	Show you care by voting on Nov. 3 Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3	10/12/2020	Seybert urges readers to vote in the 2020 election.
212	Students for Life fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:16, p.1	10/12/2020	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) fails to pass a bill allowing the student organization "Students for Life" to form on campus, stirring controversy; photo.
213	Underclassmen and transfer students welcome to First Year Fridays Northern Iowan 117:16, p.4	10/12/2020	UNIThrive and Panther Promise Academy host First Year Fridays; photos.
214	NFL week 4 breakdown: three takeaways Northern Iowan 117:15, p.6	10/08/2020	Schindler recounts week 4 of the NFL 2020 season; photo.
215	Cayman Islands Classic cancelled for 2020-21 Northern Iowan 117:14, p.6	10/05/2020	Cayman Islands Classic, one of the most prestigious pre-season basketball tournaments, has been cancelled for the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 precautions and the shift of the NCAA season. Pre-season tournaments allow coaches to scout for players for Selection Sunday but due to the cancellation, this selection process will be more difficult for the 2021-22 year.
216	COVID-19 on campus Northern Iowan 117:14, p.1	10/05/2020	The number of cases of COVID-19 on campus reported by the Student Health Center and self-reported tests have remained relatively low and consistent throughout the semester. UNI is following the guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announcing that individuals exposed to COVID-19 only have to quarantine if both parties are not wearing masks; photo.
217	School of Music holds virtual strings workshop Northern Iowan 117:14, p.5	10/05/2020	The School of Music holds a strings workshop via Zoom for high school students; photo.
218	WCF Symphony celebrates Beethoven with virtual concert Northern Iowan 117:14, p.4	10/05/2020	The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony performed their "Celebrating Beethoven" concert virtually complying with COVID-19 guidelines through Youtube, which resulted in a seamless concert with very professional sound.
219	Health Center implements test fee Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1	10/01/2020	The UNI Student Health Service will begin charging $80 per COVID-19 test as the State-borrowed analysis machine is expected to be returned soon; photo.
220	IDPH adjusts quarantine recommendations Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1	10/01/2020	The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adjusted its 14 day COVID-19 quarantine recommendations to exclude exposure when both participants were wearing a mask; photo.
221	NFL week 3 recap: who looks legitimate so far? Northern Iowan 117:13, p.6	10/01/2020	The author gives their opinion and predictions on the 2020-2021 football season.
222	Spread the word, not germs! Northern Iowan 117:13, p.3	10/01/2020	A list of suggestions for preventing COVID-19 transmission on campus from Student Wellness Services; photo.
223	MVFC announces spring football schedule Northern Iowan 117:12, p.6	09/28/2020	The Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) announced their Spring 2021 football schedule. Fall football was moved to Spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
224	Responsibility in Research seminar takes place Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5	09/28/2020	Graduate Coordinator and Professor of Psychology Helen Harton held a seminar on social responsibility in research with six participants on Zoom.
225	Some in-person classes opt for online Northern Iowan 117:12, p.1	09/28/2020	Although UNI began the academic year with 80% in person and 20% online classes, many have shifted to online due to COVID-19 or other reasons; photos.
226	Town hall touts community engagement Northern Iowan 117:12, p.2	09/28/2020	The UNI Office of Community Engagement held a virtual town hall about community challenges and problem-solving; photo.
227	UNI School of Music holds scholarship benefit Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5	09/28/2020	The UNI School of Music held their 39th annual scholarship benefit and included speakers Jeffrey Funderburk, director of the School of Music, Dr. Stephen Kerrigan, executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), and a show with performances by faculty and students.
228	Council of Teachers of English host virtual book club Northern Iowan 117:11, p.4	09/24/2020	The UNI Council of Teachers of English (UNI CoTE) hosts a young adult literature book club and will be discussing "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight" by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal. Department of Languages and Literatures faculty members Drs. Erika Bass and Sheila Benson are advisors for the club; photo.
229	Local mask mandates: Waterloo extends, Black Hawk County fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2	09/24/2020	The Waterloo City Council approved an extension to the city-wide mask mandate, while the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors failed to pass a county-wide mask mandate. The City of Cedar Falls also has a mask mandate in place.
230	TheatreUNI holding 10-minute play auditions Northern Iowan 117:11, p.4	09/24/2020	Students in assistant professor Amy Osatinski's theater class will be holding auditions for the 10-minute plays they direct, although editions will be different due to COVID-19 restrictions; photo.
231	Bars reopen in Black Hawk County Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1	09/21/2020	Governor Kim Reynolds signs a proclamation to reopen bars in Black Hawk County; photos.
232	COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1	09/21/2020	The number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus decreases.
233	Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4	09/21/2020	Dance Marathon hosts a kickoff event in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
234	Flu vs. COVID-19: professors weigh in Northern Iowan 117:10, p.2	09/21/2020	Professors weigh in on differences between COVID-19 and influenza; photos.
235	Mentors in Violence Prevention host virtual seminar Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4	09/21/2020	Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) host a virtual seminar in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
236	UNI Athletics launches UNI FIGHT Initiative Northern Iowan 117:10, p.6	09/21/2020	The Department of Athletics launches the FIGHT initiative, intending to raise funds; photo.
237	Bars set to open earlier than expected Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1	09/17/2020	Governor Kim Reynolds declares that bars in Black Hawk, Dallas, and Polk counties can reopen; photos.
238	Big Ten football to return on October 24 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6	09/17/2020	Member schools of the Big Ten vote to play the fall football season.
239	Counseling Center hosts mental health conference Northern Iowan 117:9, p.5	09/17/2020	The Counseling Center hosts its second annual mental health conference virtually; photo.
240	Study abroad fair goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:28, p.4	09/17/2020	The Study Abroad Fair is hosted virtually due to COVID-19; photos.
241	UNI announces shifts to spring semester Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1	09/17/2020	Spring break is cancelled due to COVID-19; photo.
242	UNI men's rugby overcoming challenges in 2020 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6	09/17/2020	Men's rugby finds solutions in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
243	COVID-19 on campus: 17 new cases Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1	09/14/2020	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.
244	Former Panthers make impact in NFL Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9	09/14/2020	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.
245	Former Panthers make impact in NFL Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9	09/14/2020	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.
246	IDT presents "spring" production Northern Iowan 117:8, p.2	09/14/2020	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.
247	Iowa State Cyclones sink in bayou against Cajuns Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9	09/14/2020	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.
248	Panther Portrait: Panther Marching Band concert Northern Iowan 117:8, p.8	09/14/2020	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.
249	Students, community react to mandate Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1	09/14/2020	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.
250	Virtual fair offers opportunities Northern Iowan 117:8, p.7	09/14/2020	Students attend the spring 2020 Career Fair. This fall, due to COVID-19, The Career Fair will be held virtually; photo.
251	CAB to host virtual game night Northern Iowan 117:7, p.5	09/10/2020	The Campus Activity Board (CAB) hosts a virtual Panther Game Night; photo.
252	Cedar Falls passes mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1	09/10/2020	The Cedar Falls City Council issues a citywide mask mandate; photo.
253	First show choir comes to UNI Northern Iowan 117:7, p.4	09/10/2020	The Panther Pulse Show Choir becomes one of UNI's newest student organizations; photo.
254	Rawwas: U.S. makes 'enemy' out of China Northern Iowan 117:7, p.3	09/10/2020	Mohammed Rawwas argues that the U.S. has made China into an unjustified enemy; photo.
255	REC holds virtual town hall Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1	09/10/2020	The UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition holds their first virtual town hall meeting; photo.
256	Student teachers adapt to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:7, p.2	09/10/2020	Student teachers adjust to COVID-19 protocols in the Cedar Valley; photos.
257	Virtual sorority recruitment kicks off this week Northern Iowan 117:7, p.4	09/10/2020	Virtual sorority recruitment begins; photo.
258	COVID-19 alters commencement and homecoming Northern Iowan 117:6, p.4	09/07/2020	2020 commencement and homecoming are moved online due to COVID-19; photo.
259	ISU reverses fans in stadium decision Northern Iowan 117:6, p.6	09/07/2020	Iowa State University reverses their decision to allow fans into Jack Trice stadium during football games; photo.
260	Panel spotlights health care careers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1	09/07/2020	The Department of Academic Affairs hosted a panel about healthcare careers in the wake of COVID-19; photos.
261	Taking a look at 1968 vs. 2020 election years Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3	09/07/2020	Colin Horning compares similarities in the 1968 and 2020 elections; photo.
262	UNI releases latest COVID-19 numbers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1	09/07/2020	The latest COVID-19 statistics on campus are released; photo.
263	Former Campus Life Editor gets married Northern Iowan 117:5, p.4	09/03/2020	Former Campus Life editor for the Northern Iowan Sofia Legaspi gets married; photo.
264	Quarantine concerns prompt classroom shifts Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1	09/03/2020	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.
265	The show must go on for Ochesis Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1	09/03/2020	The Orchesis Dance Company hosts its annual gala, adjusting for COVID-19 protocols; photos.
266	"Closing Time" for bars in Black Hawk country Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1	08/31/2020	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.
267	Adrianne Finlay previews "Cut Off" in Thursday reading Northern Iowan 117:4, p.4	08/31/2020	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.
268	Game on Panthers: the rise of UNI Esports Northern Iowan 117:4, p.6	08/31/2020	The Panther Esports club is on the rise following cancellations of sports due to COVID-19; photo.
269	UNI COVID-19 data reporting begins Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1	08/31/2020	UNI publishes data regarding positive COVID-19 tests for the first time. Multiple opinions regarding this were included; photo.
270	BLM march draws crowd on campus Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1	08/27/2020	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.
271	College Hill responds to social media criticism of large bar crowds Northern Iowan 117:3, p.5	08/27/2020	The College Hill Partnership responded to social media criticism of large crowds at bars during the COVID-19 pandemic.
272	COVID-19 causes changes to Panther Marching Band Northern Iowan 117:3, p.4	08/27/2020	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.
273	Horning: Find a student org for you Northern Iowan 117:3, p.3	08/27/2020	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.
274	NFL preview: Brady in Tampa and other storylines Northern Iowan 117:3, p.6	08/27/2020	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.
275	Trump advisor hosts campus event Northern Iowan 117:3, p.2	08/27/2020	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.
276	UNI continues adapting to COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1	08/27/2020	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.
277	GBPAC hosts a very happy livestream Northern Iowan 117:2, p.5	08/24/2020	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.
278	Goedken: It's okay to slow down Northern Iowan 117:2, p.3	08/24/2020	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.
279	Living on campus in a post-COVID world Northern Iowan 117:2, p.4	08/24/2020	Sophomore student Katelyn Johns talks about new rules implemented for on campus housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
280	Panther Portrait: Grilling and games with Beta Nu Northern Iowan 117:2, p.4	08/24/2020	The Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their "grilling and games" event while following social distancing guidelines.
281	Students flock to bars amid COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:2, p.1	08/24/2020	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.
282	UNI professor teaches from distance Northern Iowan 117:2, p.2	08/24/2020	Department of Languages and Literatures professor Brooke Wonders speaks on the difficulties of transitioning to distance education; photo.
283	Finding treasure under the moon Northern Iowan 116:1, p.4	08/20/2020	The 1980s classic film "The Goonies" is the sixth and final installment of the "Movies Under the Moon" summer drive-in movies presented by Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), the Hearst Center for the Arts, and Community Main Street; photos.
284	How will the MLB season play out amid a pandemic? Northern Iowan 117:1, p.10	08/20/2020	Schindler discusses challenges that have faced the MLB, including the Astros cheating and pandemic, and speculates about the upcoming season; photos.
285	New procedures keep campus clean Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1	08/20/2020	Before the much debated return to campus, both students and staff had experienced firsthand the expectations and stress the university placed on cleanliness. Every student was required to complete the Protecting Our Panthers COVID-19 training before returning to campus for the fall. A majority of staff, both full and part-time, were also given additional training that included new university protocol for keeping the campus clean; photo.
286	Rawwas: Coronavirus is an ethics issue Northern Iowan 116:1, p.3	08/20/2020	Rawwas claims COVID-19 has clearly shown the failure of free-market systems to provide anything nearing an adequate response to a global pandemic and has clearly determined the virtues of a centrally planned economic system. It has also established the complete lack of anything nearing a satisfactory healthcare framework in countries such as the United States and others.
287	Seybert: Say no to bars, yes to staying in Northern Iowan 116:1, p.3	08/20/2020	Opinion columnist Addi Seybert asks students to do their part and stay away from bars until it's safe enough to go back.
288	Students return to the "classroom" Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1	08/20/2020	In hopes of lessening the spread of COVID-19, UNI is implementing three main options for fall 2020 classes--fully in-person, fully online and hybrid. Most students interviewed by the Northern Iowan preferred in-person classes; photo.
289	UNI postpones fall sports to spring Northern Iowan 116:1, p.10	08/20/2020	Sports including volleyball, women's soccer, cross country, and football were cancelled for fall by the Missouri Valley Conference due to COVID-19 concerns; photo.
290	Coronavirus: Updates on the pandemic Northern Iowan 116:43, p.1	03/12/2020	The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the virus a pandemic and Iowa has a total of 13 cases as of March 11, 2020. UNI administrators sent out an email March 10 stating that all classes will be online until at least April 3. Dining centers, residence halls, and facilities including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Rod Library, Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), and Student Health Clinics will remain open. Off-campus learning experiences are not impacted. Performances at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) will also continue with increased safely measures. Other Iowa universities have made similar decisions. The Board of Regents will be continuing the international travel ban each Monday for a continual 30-day period. Domestic travel remains an institutional-level decision. On March 8, Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. On March 9, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed an additional five cases, and Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation; photo.
291	UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1	03/09/2020	Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.