Pandemic

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# Title Date Summary
151 Campbell, Lawther to see changes in fall
Northern Iowan 117:30, p.1 		With residence re-contracting approaching, the Department of Residence announced that in Fall 2021 Campbell Hall will only be used for isolation and quarantine, and Lawther Hall will be shifting into double suites and single rooms; photos.
152 COVID-19 on campus: low positivity, case counts to start spring semester
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2 		Low positivity rates and case counts of COVID-19 have been reported on campus; photo.
153 Appreciate the essential worker, no matter the business
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.3 		Horning discusses essential workers in the midst of COVID-19; photo.
154 Life after college: the job hunt journey
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.4 		Olthoff discusses job hunting after graduation, including advice from Iowa State 2019 graduate Mason McGrauth, UNI Associate Director of Career Services Matthew Nuese, and December graduate Sarah Solt; photo.
155 Community marches virtually for equality
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.5 		The 2nd annual Cedar Valley Women's March is hosted virtually; photo.
156 Study abroad fair goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.4 		The Study Abroad Fair is held virtually; photos.
157 Food Court, Schindigs close for semester
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.1

The Maucker Union food court and Schindigs in Schindler Education Center close for the semester due to the pandemic and reduced sales. Additionally, TC's Takeout from the 23rd Street Market will no longer be offered. The food court will hopefully reopen in Fall 2021. Dining locations remaining open include Chat, Essentials, 23rd Street Market, Biscotti's, and Book Bistro; photo.
158 Celebrate the best of Broadway with UNISTA
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.4 		UNI Student Theatre Association (UNISTA) will hold the Best of Broadway Cabaret virtually.
159 Panthers spring back into action
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.6 		Many sports return in the spring semester, including football and basketball, after not being able to play their regular seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
160 IHSSA restricts spectators; reduces attendance
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.6 		Due to Governor Reynolds' proclamation about COVID, spectators at the Iowa High School Sport Associations playoffs will be reduced to two people per athlete; photo.
161 Reynolds implements mask mandate
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1 		Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announces new COVID-19 restrictions due to rising cases in Iowa, including a mask mandate, which she had been reluctant to implement since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Several students react to the mandate; photos.
162 Students plan for a long winter break
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1 		Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall semester classes will end on November 24 and spring classes begin on January 25, resulting in a longer winter break for students. Students share their plans for the break; photo.
163 As cases climb, some classes finish fall semester virtually
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.2 		Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases nationally and statewide, many UNI professors have moved their classes completely online; photo.
164 Reynolds' mask mandate is completely useless
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.3 		In the author's opinion, Governor Kim Reynolds's mask mandate is ineffective because of the various exceptions in the mandate and points at the rapidly growing number of cases in the state of Iowa.
165 Related: UNI reaffirms plan for spring 2021 courses
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.2 		Provost Jim Wohlpart reiterated the proposed spring schedule: classes begin January 25 and end May 7 with no spring break. Classes will be maintained in-person as possible.
166 Take your time during this upcoming fall break
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.3 		Horning urges students to evaluate the previous semester and the challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic in preparation for the spring semester.
167 Percussion concert goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:27, p.5 		The Percussion Ensemble performs over Youtube; photos.
168 UNI-Dome sees unique circumstances for high school football
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.6 		The Iowa High School Athletic Association's Iowa state football championship was held in the UNI-Dome. Spectators were limited to family members and the Dome was cleaned after each game due to Covid-19 restrictions; photo.
169 When in doubt, road trip it out
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.3 		The author encourages college students to road trip during the pandemic to help curb the spread while still being able to travel; photo.
170 Covid-19 on campus: slight decline
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.1 		The UNI Student Health Center reports a decrease in both COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates; photo.
171 The films to come during winter break
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.5 		Friesen lists several films that will be released during the extended winter break; photos.
172 Bringing pandemics to life across all generations
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4 		Departments across the Rod Library curated a display about the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
173 UNI to host IHSAA games as planned
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.2 		Despite COVID restrictions enacted by Governor Kim Reyolds, the UNI-Dome will host the Iowa High School Athlete Association football semifinals; photo.
174 Test Iowa site comes to UNI campus
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.1 		UNI brings a Test Iowa site to UNI to make getting tested for COVID-19 easier and more accessible; photo.
175 TheatreUNI presents virtual 10-minute plays
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4 		TheatreUNI presents various student-directed 10-minute plays via viedo; photo.
176 Movie theaters are dying at an alarming rate
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.3 		Horning discusses the decline in movie theater attendance and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rise of streaming services.
177 COVID-19 on campus: numbers increase
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.1 		COVID cases on campus continue to rise; photos.
178 UNI campus to host Test Iowa site
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.2 		The Student Health Center (SHC) hosts a Test Iowa site, primarily for the UNI community; photo.
179 Maddie Poppe performing at UNI
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.4 		Iowa singer Maddie Poppe will perform two Christmas shows at the Gallapher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC); photo.
180 Rock, paper, scissors tournament to take place on Zoom
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.5 		Math professor Douglas Shaw to host a rock-paper-scissors tournament over Zoom; photo.
181 We should do our best to support the Panthers this spring
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.6 		Horning encourages students to support the various UNI sports teams in the spring season, especially since many fall sports were moved to spring due to the pandemic; photo.
182 The show goes on for Glee Club
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.4 		The Varsity Men's Glee Club is releasing a CD of holiday songs in place of the annual Variety Show; photo.
183 Spring classes to follow fall pattern, increase distancing
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.2 		UNI plans to implement increased social distancing between students in the Spring 2021 semester. About 74% of classes will be held in person, 18% will be online, and the remaining 8% percent will be hybrid; photos.
184 A Country Divided: UNI reacts to Election Day
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.1 		UNI students and professors discuss the 2020 presidential election as well as the state-wide elections for the United States Congress. Both students and professors express their opinions on the uncalled race and the role of mail-in ballots; photo.
185 NISO performance, partially in-person
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.1 		The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) performs their fall concert, the first live UNI School of Music performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) in about eight months; photo.
186 COVID-19 on campus: continued rise
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.1 		COVID-19 on campus continues to spread; photo.
187 COVID-19 era champs deserve more respect
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.6 		Warrington argues in favor of COVID-era sports champions; photo.
188 Final Thursday Reading Series goes virtual
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.4 		The Final Thursday Reading Series (FTRS), hosted by the Hearst Center for the arts, moved from an outside to virtual venue due to weather. Organizer and professor Jim O'Loughlin made the decision to host it virtually and gave brief remarks before introduing speaker Jeffery Copeland, UNI professor of creative nonfiction. Copeland read from his recent book "Lt. Elsie Ott's Top Secret Mission"; photo.
189 Have an attitude of gratitude this season
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.3 		Student Wellness Services discusses ways to express gratitude on campus.
190 Election Day: Where, how to vote
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.2 		Information about voting in the 2020 election; photo.
191 ISSO winter clothing drive heats up
Northern Iowan 117:21, p.1 		The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) sponsors a winter clothing drive; photo.
192 Panther Portrait: SEECA costume contest
Northern Iowan 117:21, p.4 		The Student Elementary and Early Childhood Association (SEECA) hosted a contest and scavenger hunt outside Maucker Union on October 27; photos.
193 Men's basketball adjusts to COVID-19
Northern Iowan 117:21, p.6 		Men's basketball adjusts to COVID-19 policies; photo.
194 Panther Portrait: COVID Car Smash
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.5 		Panther Portrait of the Smash COVID Car Smash event; photos.
195 Iowa falls to Purdue in Big Ten's football return
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.6 		The Iowa Hawkeyes lose to Purdue in Big Ten football, 24-20; photo.
196 How to have a safe Halloween during COVID-19
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.3 		Montgomery discusses safety precautions for Halloween during COVID-19.
197 What can be learned from Bolivia
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.3 		Rawwas compares recent events in Bolivia to the 2020 election; photo.
198 COVID-19 on campus: numbers rise
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.1 		Positive COVID-19 cases rise; photo.
199 MVC releases 2021 volleyball schedule
Northern Iowan 117:19, p.6 		The 2021 volleyball schedule is announced; photo.
200 UNISTA to host 'Hocus Pocus' reading
Northern Iowan 117:19, p.4 		UNISTA hosts a live reading of 'Hocus Pocus' for Halloween; photo.