West Gymnasium

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1 UNI wrestling extends dual win streak to six
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.6
The men's wrestling team won against Air Force in the West Gym on Friday and West Virginia on Saturday, pushing their winning streak to six; photo.
2 Jazz Studies presents outdoor concert
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.5
UNI jazz bands held a concert in front of the West Gym. The concert featured Jazz II and III along with multiple jazz combos, all of which played pieces composed or arranged by UNI students or alumni; photos.
3 Clinic cancelled as FDA pauses shot
Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1
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.
4 Panther Portrait: Outdoor concert series
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.5
Panther Portrait of the Outdoor Concert Series; photos.
5 Panther Train takes senior night 36-6
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.6
The Panthers wrestling team defeated West Virginia, 36-6, in the West Gymnasium during senior night. It was the last home meet for seniors Isaiah Patton, Bryce Steiert, Jay Schwarm, Paden Moore, Taylor Lujan, and Max Thomsen. The team's final match will be at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on February 20; photo.
6 Caucus results cause delay, confusion
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.1
Technical difficulties resulted in Democratic caucus result delays. As of printing, Pete Buttigieg narrowly led the state, followed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden. UNI hosted two locations. In the West Gymnasium, Sanders received four delegates, Warren three, and Buttigieg two. In Maucker Union, Sanders received three delegates, and Warren, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar two. Student Erin Thomason, who served as the precinct chair for the West Gym, discussed the technical difficulties they encountered.
7 Panther Train comes up short at Northwestern 24-20
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.6
UNI wrestling lost to the Northwestern Wildcats, 24-20.
8 Six Panters claim titles in season opener
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.6
The UNI wrestling team's season began at the Harold Nichols Open at Iowa State University. Six Panther wrestlers claimed the title in their weight group on the day with five more finishing in second place. Winners included Michael Blockhus, Max Thomsen, Bryce Steiert, Taylor Lujan, Lance Runyon, and Parker Keckeisen; photo.
9 Julian Castro to visit UNI campus
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.2
Presidential candidate Julian Castro, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will visit the Cedar Valley during a meet and Greet in the West Gym Courtyard on October 22. This event will be co-hosted by the Northern Iowa Democrats and UNIdos (UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union).
10 Presidential candidates to visit UNI
Northern Iowan 116:15, p.2
UNI will host Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer for a meet-and-greet on October 21, 2019, in the Presidential Room of Maucker Union. UNI will also host Democratic presidential candidate and Iowa's front-runner Senator Elizabeth Warren on October 22, at the UNI West Gym; photos.
11 Bernie Sanders rallies in West Gym
Northern Iowan 116:4, p.1
Bernie Sanders came to UNI while on the campaign trail. Due to weather, the event was held in the West Gym and around 500 UNI students attended. Students Spencer Rodriguez, Lauren Jorge, Tyra Wanatee, Marlon Jackson spoke to the paper about their reasons for attending. Students Cade Olmstead, Shannon Williams, and Ochuko Avwunuma also spoke at the event; photos.
12 Wrestlers defeat Iowa State for third straight time
Northern Iowan 115:38, p.6
The wrestling team defeated the Iowa State Cyclones in the West Gym, 22-13, for a Big 12 match-up; photo.
13 Wrestling remains undefeated in Big 12 duals
Northern Iowan 115:31, p.6
At the Big 12 Conference the wrestling team improved their record to 5-4 with a win over the University of Oklahoma and remained undefeated in the conference. Jay Schwarm moved to the top 10 of UNI's all-time list.
14 Kamala Harris visits UNI
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.2
California State Senator Kamala Harris visited UNI to encourage voting in the midterm elections.
15 A wonderful week of homecoming events
Northern Iowan 115:16, p.4
There are many events and activities taking place during this year's homecoming week, including sports, performances, pep rallies, campaniling, the parade, and the football game; photo.
16 Hypnotist show coming to West Gym
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.4
Management Information Systems Association, Women in Computing, and UNIdos will host a hypnotist in the West Gym.
17 Homecoming Week brings fun, food, friends
Northern Iowan 114:11, p.2
UNI's annual Homecoming Week will feature many activities such as the Homecoming Parade, Campaniling, Football, and much more. The theme this year is "Panthers Awaken"; photo.
18 Where campus residents can caucus
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.2

The Iowa caucuses take place February 1. Students registered to vote who live on campus will caucus at either the West Gym or Maucker Union if they are Democrats, and Peet Jr. High or Holmes Jr. High if they are Republicans. Locations can also be found online; photos.

19 Caucus for your candidate
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.1

The Iowa caucuses will take place on February 1; photos.

20 Caucus for Bernie
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3

Mattox encourages readers to support Bernie Sanders for president.

21 "Divine inspiration" brings Trump truck to UNI
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.2

Artist/evangelist Julian Raven of New York attended Donald Trump's rally at the West Gym on January 12 in his truck, which is painted with a mural of the candidate; photos.

22 Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.3

In the author's opinion, Donald Trump and protestors failed to stick to relevant issues during the presidential candidate's rally at the West Gym. Cobb criticizes five themes from Trump's speech; photos.

23 Run for your life
Northern Iowan 111:17, p.1
UNI hosted its first annual 5k Zombie Run to support the ROTC; photo.
24 Reviving the West Gymnasium
Northern Iowan 111:14, p.6
Student Sean Dengler proposes the idea of occasionally using the West Gymnasium for basketball to spark student interest; photo.
25 Olympic gold medalist and former Panther Smith honored at UNI wrestling meet
Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.29
Gave special recognition to Bill Smith prior to match against Oklahoma on January 18, 2013, in the West Gymnasium; wrestling mat named in his honor; photo.
26 Students to QUASH Alzheimer's
Northern Iowan 109:35, p.1
Students are putting on a scavenger hunt to help raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's Disease. This is the fourth annual QUASH scavenger hunt featuring both physical and mental challenges for students; photo.
27 I Spy
Northern Iowan 109:6, p.2
Mystery photo looks for identification. The previous photo was identified by Ken Connelly as being the sculpture outside the West Gym; photo.
28 A QUASH-ing good time to fundraise
Northern Iowan 108:53, p.6
Students raised over $10,000 during the third annual Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's Scavenger Hunt. Puzzles, games, and quizzes kept students busy and entertained; photo.
29 I Spy
Northern Iowan 108:41, p.2
Photo seeking identification. The previous photo was not identified, but was on the West Gym building.
30 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 108:30, p.9
Scenes from around campus following a January snow storm; photo.
31 Mike Posner to perform at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:44, p.7
Singer, songwriter, and producer will perform in the West Gymnasium. Panther Productions is sponsoring the event.
32 Panther Profile
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.9
Caleb Flores is one of the graduating seniors on the wrestling team. The season had its ups and downs, but overall it was a success. Flores plans to return to California and coach at the high school level; photo.
33 UNI advocates for Alzheimer's to host QUASH
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.2
The Quest to Unravel Alzheimer's is a campus- wide scavenger hunt. Donations are accepted at registration for the event. A goal of $20,000 has been set.
34 25 wins and counting
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.9
Volleyball team extends their regular season conference win streak to twenty-five games by defeating South Dakota State and Bradley University; photo.
35 UNI Homecoming celebration to feature week of activities
Public Relations News Release 2009:111, p.1
Homecoming committee members are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to wear purple and gold on Friday, October 16. The festivities will begin on October 11 with residence halls window painting and continue through October 17.
36 Building history
Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.4
Tribute to James E. Robinson, who planned many of the older buildings on campus; photo.
37 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.
Scenes from sand volleyball court and the John McCain rally in the West Gym; photo.
38 No. 22 wrestlers tame Northern Illinois, 34-6
Northern Iowan 105:32, p.20
Winning 9 of 10 matches UNI defeats Northern Illinois in wrestling. The win followed a lop-sided loss to Oklahoma State; photo.
39 Sports and events complex attracts crowds to UNI
Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.13
Highlights of recent activities on campus from July 2007 through June 2008; 427,000 attended events in the Dome, McLeod Center, and the West Gymnasium; another 112,000 attended events in GBPAC; photo.
40 Students removed from McCain rally
Northern Iowan 105:18, p.1
Visit to West Gym by John McCain attended by 2000 people. At least four students were removed for unknown reasons; photo.
41 McCain rallies supporters at UNI
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.1
Republican presidential candidate John McCain holds rally in the West Gym; photo.
42 McCain-Palin make trip to Iowa
Northern Iowan 105:16, p.4
John McCain will hold a "Road to Victory" rally at the West Gym.
43 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 105:16, p.4
Teams write letters seeking donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; photo.
44 University of Northern Iowa releases county impact data
UNI serving all 99 Iowa counties

Public Relations News Release 2008:111, p.1
UNI has a 132-year history of serving Iowans. With more than 57,000 alumni living in Iowa, 11,000 of whom are educators, the university recognizes the role it plays in public service and outreach. There are currently more than 30 outreach programs.
45 Fast Facts
Northern Iowan 104:55, p.2
Flood of 2008 information.
46 UNI classes and normal work activities cancelled today and tomorro; Red Cross to open evacuation center in McLeod Center at 5 p.m. today, June 10
Public Relations News Release 2007:719, p.1
Due to local flooding and the need to reduce utility use, classes are cancelled beginning at 3 p.m. today and also tomorrow. The Red Cross will open an evacuation center in McLeod Center today. The West Gym is being used to house evacuees.
47 Students rally with Barack Obama
Northern Iowan 104:27, p.1
Presidential candidate Barack Obama visited UNI Wednesday in the West Gymnasium; photo.
48 The greatest UNI games
Northern Iowan 104:25, p.18
Four of the Elite 8 UNI athletic moments to remember.
49 NISG sheds light on dark sides of campus
Northern Iowan 104:18, p.1
Safety walk around campus included President Allen, Director of Public Safety, several NISG members, faculty, and staff; walk comes in wake of several reported assaults; photo.
50 UNI student assaulted
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1
Woman student is victim of assault near the West Gym