Pandemic
Displaying 201 - 250 of 290 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Majors in Minutes moves to Zoom Northern Iowan 117:19, p.1 |
The Office of Academic Advising's Majors in Minutes is held on October 20 over Zoom; photo. | |
| 202 | Panther Portrait: Fall 2020 Blood Drive Northern Iowan 117:19, p.4 |
Panther Portrait of the 2020 blood drive; photos. | |
| 203 | To test or not to test, that is the question Northern Iowan 117:19, p.3 |
The Student Health Center discusses COVID-19 and testing. | |
| 204 | Dining centers continue to adapt Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1 |
Piazza and Rialto adapt to COVID-19 and social distancing; photos. | |
| 205 | Stay safe in social settings: Do it for YOU! Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1 |
Student Wellness Services outlines steps students can take to keep themselves safe in the pandemic; photo. | |
| 206 | COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate increases Northern Iowan 117:18, p.2 |
Statistics on the growing positive COVID-19 rates; photo. | |
| 207 | UNI picked first to finish in Valley preseason poll Northern Iowan 117:18, p.6 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
A graphic shows the COVID-19 statistics on campus; photo. | |
| 211 | Students for Life fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:16, p.1 |
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. | |
| 212 | Show you care by voting on Nov. 3 Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3 |
Seybert urges readers to vote in the 2020 election. | |
| 213 | Underclassmen and transfer students welcome to First Year Fridays Northern Iowan 117:16, p.4 |
UNIThrive and Panther Promise Academy host First Year Fridays; photos. | |
| 214 | NFL week 4 breakdown: three takeaways Northern Iowan 117:15, p.6 |
Schindler recounts week 4 of the NFL 2020 season; photo. | |
| 215 | COVID-19 on campus Northern Iowan 117:14, p.1 |
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. | |
| 216 | WCF Symphony celebrates Beethoven with virtual concert Northern Iowan 117:14, p.4 |
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. | |
| 217 | Cayman Islands Classic cancelled for 2020-21 Northern Iowan 117:14, p.6 |
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. | |
| 218 | School of Music holds virtual strings workshop Northern Iowan 117:14, p.5 |
The School of Music holds a strings workshop via Zoom for high school students; photo. | |
| 219 | Spread the word, not germs! Northern Iowan 117:13, p.3 |
A list of suggestions for preventing COVID-19 transmission on campus from Student Wellness Services; photo. | |
| 220 | NFL week 3 recap: who looks legitimate so far? Northern Iowan 117:13, p.6 |
The author gives their opinion and predictions on the 2020-2021 football season. | |
| 221 | IDPH adjusts quarantine recommendations Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1 |
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. | |
| 222 | Health Center implements test fee Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1 |
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. | |
| 223 | MVFC announces spring football schedule Northern Iowan 117:12, p.6 |
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 |
Graduate Coordinator and Professor of Psychology Helen Harton held a seminar on social responsibility in research with six participants on Zoom. | |
| 225 | UNI School of Music holds scholarship benefit Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5 |
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. | |
| 226 | Town hall touts community engagement Northern Iowan 117:12, p.2 |
The UNI Office of Community Engagement held a virtual town hall about community challenges and problem-solving; photo. | |
| 227 | Some in-person classes opt for online Northern Iowan 117:12, p.1 |
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. | |
| 228 | Council of Teachers of English host virtual book club Northern Iowan 117:11, p.4 |
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 | TheatreUNI holding 10-minute play auditions Northern Iowan 117:11, p.4 |
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. | |
| 230 | Local mask mandates: Waterloo extends, Black Hawk County fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2 |
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. | |
| 231 | Mentors in Violence Prevention host virtual seminar Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4 |
Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) host a virtual seminar in the wake of COVID-19; photo. | |
| 232 | UNI Athletics launches UNI FIGHT Initiative Northern Iowan 117:10, p.6 |
The Department of Athletics launches the FIGHT initiative, intending to raise funds; photo. | |
| 233 | Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4 |
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 |
Professors weigh in on differences between COVID-19 and influenza; photos. | |
| 235 | COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1 |
The number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus decreases. | |
| 236 | Bars reopen in Black Hawk County Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1 |
Governor Kim Reynolds signs a proclamation to reopen bars in Black Hawk County; photos. | |
| 237 | Study Abroad Fair goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:9, p.4 |
The Study Abroad Fair is hosted virtually due to COVID-19; photos. | |
| 238 | UNI announces shifts to spring semester Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1 |
Spring break is cancelled due to COVID-19; photo. | |
| 239 | Bars set to open earlier than expected Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1 |
Governor Kim Reynolds declares that bars in Black Hawk, Dallas, and Polk counties can reopen; photos. | |
| 240 | Counseling Center hosts mental health conference Northern Iowan 117:9, p.5 |
The Counseling Center hosts its second annual mental health conference virtually; photo. | |
| 241 | Big Ten football to return on October 24 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6 |
Member schools of the Big Ten vote to play the fall football season. | |
| 242 | UNI men's rugby overcoming challenges in 2020 Northern Iowan 117:9, p.6 |
Men's rugby finds solutions in the wake of COVID-19; photo. | |
| 243 | Students, community react to mandate Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1 |
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. | |
| 244 | COVID-19 on campus: 17 new cases Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1 |
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. | |
| 245 | IDT presents "spring" production Northern Iowan 117:8, p.2 |
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. | |
| 246 | Virtual fair offers opportunities Northern Iowan 117:8, p.7 |
Students attend the spring 2020 Career Fair. This fall, due to COVID-19, The Career Fair will be held virtually; photo. | |
| 247 | Panther Portrait: Panther Marching Band concert Northern Iowan 117:8, p.8 |
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. | |
| 248 | Iowa State Cyclones sink in bayou against Cajuns Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9 |
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. | |
| 249 | Former Panthers make impact in NFL Northern Iowan 117:8, p.9 |
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. | |
| 250 | Virtual sorority recruitment kicks off this week Northern Iowan 117:7, p.4 |
Virtual sorority recruitment begins; photo. |