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1 UNI wrestling extends dual win streak to six
Hill--Drew (Student--2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.06
2/7/2022 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
Christensen--Caroline (Student--2021), Crow--Catherine (Student--2020)
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.05
4/26/2021 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
Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019), Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 117:50, p.01
4/15/2021 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.
4 Panther Portrait: Outdoor concert series
Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Rublaitus--Lindy (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.05
10/12/2020 Panther Portrait of the Outdoor Concert Series; photos.
5 Panther Train takes senior night 36-6
Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.06
2/17/2020 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
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.01
2/6/2020 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
Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.06
11/21/2019 UNI wrestling lost to the Northwestern Wildcats, 24-20.
8 Six Panters claim titles in season opener
Hansen--Patrick (Class of 2022), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.06
11/14/2019 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
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.02
10/24/2019 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
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021)
Northern Iowan 116:15, p.02
10/21/2019 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
Whitehead--Zyrus (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:4, p.01
9/12/2019 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
Walsh--Frank (Student--2018), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022)
Northern Iowan 115:38, p.06
2/25/2019 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
Campbell--Jerrius (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 115:31, p.06
1/31/2019 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
Wauters--Joel (Class of 2018)
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.02
10/25/2018 California State Senator Kamala Harris visited UNI to encourage voting in the midterm elections.
15 A wonderful week of homecoming events
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:16, p.04
10/18/2018 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
Deering--Koree (Student--2018)
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.04
4/19/2018 Management Information Systems Association, Women in Computing, and UNIdos will host a hypnotist in the West Gym.
17 Homecoming Week brings fun, food, friends
Flanders--Anna (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 114:11, p.02
10/2/2017 UNI's Homecoming Week theme is "Panthers Awaken," after the newest Star Wars Movie. The Kick-Off event will take place on Lawther Field on Ocotber 2 and include the first part of the Pride Cry competition. Other events will include a movie screening, picnic, traditions challenge, special dinner, Welcome Back Bash, pep rally, campaniling, 5k race, parade, and football game; photo.
18 "Divine inspiration" brings Trump truck to UNI
Olsasky--Clinton (Class of 2018), Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017)
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.02
1/14/2016 A supporter of Donald Trump attends the January rally in the West Gym, driving from New York state to Iowa in a truck painted with a mural of the presidential candidate. The painting contains a facial portrait of Trump, as well as an Eagle holding the American flag in its talons over a depiction of the earth. Julian Raven, the artist, claims that his motivation to create the piece and promote it on a truck was a result of "divine inspiration;" photos.
19 Run for your life
Jamtgaard--Katherine A (Student--2013)
Northern Iowan 111:17, p.1
11/3/2014 UNI hosted its first annual 5k Zombie Run to support the ROTC; photo.
20 Reviving the West Gymnasium
Keiser--Erin Rose (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 111:14, p.6
10/16/2014 Student Sean Dengler proposes the idea of occasionally using the West Gymnasium for basketball to spark student interest; photo.
21 Olympic gold medalist and former Panther Smith honored at UNI wrestling meet
Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.29
5/1/2013 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.
22 Students to QUASH Alzheimer's
Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:35, p.1
2/15/2013 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.
23 I Spy
Northern Iowan 109:6, p.2
9/14/2012 Mystery photo looks for identification. The previous photo was identified by Ken Connelly as being the sculpture outside the West Gym; photo.
24 A QUASH-ing good time to fundraise
Stewart--Jacob K. (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 108:53, p.6
4/24/2012 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.
25 I Spy
Campbell--Colby David (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 108:41, p.2
3/2/2012 Photo seeking identification. The previous photo was not identified, but was on the West Gym building.
26 Panther Portraits
Maddix--Nicholas Scott (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:30, p.9
1/24/2012 Scenes from around campus following a January snow storm; photo.
27 Mike Posner to perform at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:44, p.7
3/25/2011 Singer, songwriter, and producer will perform in the West Gymnasium. Panther Productions is sponsoring the event.
28 Panther Profile
Jorgensen--Dru (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.9
3/11/2011 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.
29 UNI advocates for Alzheimer's to host QUASH
Currie--Markita Alexandrea (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.2
3/1/2011 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.
30 25 wins and counting
Hayne--Cassandra Kay (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.9
10/12/2010 Volleyball team extends their regular season conference win streak to twenty-five games by defeating South Dakota State and Bradley University; photo.
31 UNI Homecoming celebration to feature week of activities
Public Relations News Release 2009:111, p.1
10/8/2009 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.
32 Building history
Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.4
9/1/2009 Tribute to James E. Robinson, who planned many of the older buildings on campus; photo.
33 Panther Portraits
Parrott--Megan (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.supp 27
5/1/2009 Scenes from sand volleyball court and the John McCain rally in the West Gym; photo.
34 No. 22 wrestlers tame Northern Illinois, 34-6
Buxton--Zachary Joe (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:32, p.20
2/3/2009 Winning 9 of 10 matches UNI defeats Northern Illinois in wrestling. The win followed a lop-sided loss to Oklahoma State; photo.
35 Sports and events complex attracts crowds to UNI
Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.13
11/1/2008 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.
36 Students removed from McCain rally
Bardsley--Laura Lee (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:18, p.1
10/31/2008 Visit to West Gym by John McCain attended by 2000 people. At least four students were removed for unknown reasons; photo.
37 McCain rallies supporters at UNI
Parrott--Megan (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.1
10/28/2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain holds rally in the West Gym; photo.
38 McCain-Palin make trip to Iowa
Northern Iowan 105:16, p.4
10/25/2008 John McCain will hold a "Road to Victory" rally at the West Gym.
39 Panther Portraits
Bardsley--Laura Lee (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 105:16, p.4
10/25/2008 Teams write letters seeking donations for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; photo.
40 University of Northern Iowa releases county impact data UNI serving all 99 Iowa counties
Public Relations News Release 2008:111, p.1
9/30/2008 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.
41 Fast Facts
Northern Iowan 104:55, p.2
6/20/2008 Flood of 2008 information.
42 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
6/10/2008 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.
43 Students rally with Barack Obama
Calcara--Sally A. (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 104:27, p.1
12/7/2007 Presidential candidate Barack Obama visited UNI Wednesday in the West Gymnasium; photo.
44 The greatest UNI games
Griffin--Aaron J. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 104:25, p.18
11/30/2007 Four of the Elite 8 UNI athletic moments to remember.
45 NISG sheds light on dark sides of campus
Fleming--Rachel M. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 104:18, p.1
10/26/2007 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.
46 It can happen here
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.5
9/14/2007 Commentary on the recent assault on a woman student near the West Gym.
47 UNI student assaulted
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.1
9/14/2007 Woman student is victim of assault near the West Gym
48 Panther Athletics: Year in Review
Northern Iowan 103:55, p.25
4/27/2007 Highlights of Panther athletics during the 2006/2007 year; photo.
49 West Gym to get 'Wrecked' in March
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 103:44, p.9
3/9/2007 Panther Productions brings 'The Wreckers" to the West Gym for a March concert; photo.
50 Iowa declared disaster area by Governor
Rolfes--Kate E. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 103:43, p.1
3/6/2007 Following last week's snow storm in western Iowa and the previous ice storm in eastern Iowa, Governor Culver has declared the entire state a disaster area; photo.

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