Northern Iowan

17/12/2024

The latest episode of the Northern Iowan's College Eye Newscast is now available to watch on our website and YouTube channel!

Join Gabriel Salazar and Mason Cole as they discuss Coach Farley's last game before retirement and the day in the life of a hardworking Panther at the link below!

Join Gabriel Salazar and Mason Cole on today's episode for Wednesday, December 11, where they discuss Coach Farley's last game, a day in the life of a hardwo...

14/12/2024

This past week, the UNI Clay Club hosted a holiday sale for UNI students and faculty to buy pieces they've made over the course of the semester.

Below are photos our head photographer, Maci Swanson, grabbed of the pieces on sale!

You can read the full photostory by picking up the latest edition of the Northern Iowan on stands today.

13/12/2024

After a majority of UNI men's basketball's starting squad entered the transfer portal, the team searched for players who could help build the roster back up.

Ben Schwieger, transfer from University of Chicago-Loyola, fit that bill. The redshirt junior from Aurora, Illinois has become a starter for the Panthers, averaging 10.6 points per game.

Read more about Schwieger's journey at the link below!

In today’s age of the NCAA transfer portal, college basketball has changed dramatically. UNI men’s basketball has been no exception, as the team lost and gained several members this past spring. Though the new-look Panthers have had a rocky start to the season, there have been many moments and p...

13/12/2024

Students who traverse across campus daily on their way to classes or work are familiar with the chime of the bells that emanate from the Campanile.

But, in the tower of the Campanile are the people who make the bells chime, otherwise known as the Guild of Carillonneurs. Guest writer Emma Pantini went behind the scenes with the chimers to give a peak into the chiming that fills UNI's campus.

Read more at the link below!

The sound of the carillon bells is iconic across campus. The campanile has been a landmark at UNI since its construction was completed in 1926. In the 1920s many organizations and notable people came together to raise funds for the construction of the campanile. Fifteen of the original bells were de...

12/12/2024

Panther volleyball's riveting season came to an end this week, but not without a fight against No. 4 ranked Louisville. The Panthers lost their match against Louisville 3-2 after rolling over the Fighting Illini in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Read more about the Panther's win against the Fighting Illini, their fight against Louisville and their undefeated MVC season at the link below!

The University of Northern Iowa’s Women’s Volleyball team had a strong showing in the NCAA Tournament with a commanding first-round win against Illinois out of the Big 10 and an incredible thriller five-set match against Louisville in the second round that ultimately ended in a loss. Play starte...

12/12/2024

This season, the UNI women's basketball team made history by beating their first-ever top 10 ranked opponent in their game against Iowa State on Nov. 20.

Sports writer Carter Lust takes a deep dive into how the win happened, key plays and players in the game, and how UNI can replicate this success in the future.

Read his deep dive at the link below!

As the year’s first flurries fell from the autumn sky, Northern Iowa fans packed the McLeod Center to witness one of the most anticipated games in UNI women’s basketball history. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Panthers hosted No. 8-ranked Iowa State University in a star-studded matchup. The Cyclones...

11/12/2024

UNI's rugby team will take on Houston, Texas for the national final four this coming week. Rugby club president, Cooper Isaacson, talked about what this accomplishment means for the team, stating, “I speak for many of us when I say our club is built on friendship, unity, and a love of adversity."

Read more about the UNI rugby club's road to Houston at the link below!

As many students try to navigate the stress and busyness of finals week that is fast approaching, the UNI club rugby team will hop on a bus en route to Houston, TX to compete in their biggest match of the season. The undefeated Panthers will take their spotless record into their Final Four matchup w...

11/12/2024

Prolific Magazine, a student-run multicultural publication, released its first print issue this past Friday. While this isn't the magazine's first issue, it does mark the first physical issue for the magazine. Magazine president Marcelo Acosta, vice president Destiny Dixon, and secretary and production manager Dynasty Roundtree described the gratification of seeing their hard work take physical form.

Read more at the link below!

​​Following the digital release of Prolific Magazine’s first issue in May, the magazine celebrated its first ever print release of their second issue last week. The multicultural magazine was founded last semester by Diamond Roundtree, and the magazine established itself as a student organizat...

10/12/2024

The final fall semester edition of the Northern Iowan is coming out tomorrow, Dec. 11! Check it out on newsstands and online at northerniowan.com

07/12/2024

The Student Health Center on UNI's campus provides care to students through doctors, nurse practitioners and a physician assistant. Writer Marquette Millam took a dive into the different services provided by these full-time health professionals on campus.

Read more at the link below!

Located next to the Schindler Education Center, the University of Northern Iowa’s Student Health Clinic stands as a cornerstone of student wellness. Inside, the Student Health Clinic serves as the go-to health resource for all UNI students, providing essential medical services conveniently located...

06/12/2024

For many, pets are a part of their family. For Campus Life Editor Estelle Johnson, this rang true for her family dog, Sox. Sox unfortunately passed away in November. In processing her love and grief for Sox, Johnson writes, "White Sox’s death meant the end of my childhood."

Read more about Johnson's processing of grief at the link below

Pets are family. The dog that we said would be outdoors, ended up as a couch potato. A safe dog for the scared children, a companion for the grandparents. White Sox was the sunshine on a rainy day. She was the dog that made dog haters change their minds. The one thing many students leave...

06/12/2024

As the Northern Iowan reported in April, the Maucker Union is looking to repair and remodel the Union roof. As water-catching buckets continue to adorn the walkways every so often, the Union staff continue to work towards a solution.

Read more about the prospective repairs and remodels at the link below.

For students who traverse through Maucker Union either to get to class, eat, or study, you may have noticed buckets that adorn the walkways every so often. These buckets are placed there by university staff due to leaks in the roof of the Union. These leaks, cosmetic appearance and lighting options....

05/12/2024

Over the UNI fall break, the Panther wrestling team faced tough competition in meets against South Dakota State and Missouri. Coming out of the break, the Panthers are 2-0 in Big 12 competition, and are set to take on Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational this weekend.

Sports writer Adam Johnson provides an in depth analysis on how the wrestling team pulled out these wins at the link below!

Over the fall break for UNI students, the wrestling team had two dual meets. On Sunday, Nov. 24, they hosted No. 13 South Dakota State in the UNI-Dome, and on Tuesday, Nov. 26, they faced No. 15 Missouri in Hartland, Wisconsin. In what were two big conference dual meets for the Panthers, they were a...

05/12/2024

After a big win against No. 8 Iowa State, the Panthers traveled to the U.S Virgin Islands to compete against power five teams like Auburn and Kansas. Although the Panthers leave the tournament 1-2, the team put up good performances that will pave the way for the rest of the season.

Sports writer Carter Lust breaks down the pivotal plays from the tournament that showed promise from the team.

The Panthers will take on Creighton this Saturday at 2 p.m. in the McLeod Center.

Read Lust's in depth recap at the link below!

Following a historic victory in the McLeod Center over then-No. 8 Iowa State, the UNI women’s basketball team traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands to compete in the Paradise Jam Tournament on Nov. 28-30. This year, the tournament hosted three Power 5 universities alongside the Panthers, which provi...

04/12/2024

This week, Uprising Magazine celebrates the released of its 18th issue.

The Editors in Chief of Uprising, Jakob Watson and Quincy Griffin, discussed how they conceptualize the magazine from start to finish with their team.

Read more about the release at the link below!

This week marks the release of Uprising Magazine’s 18th issue, the “interlude” themed issue, helmed by UNI seniors Jakob Watson and Quincy Griffin. Watson and Griffin serve as co-editors-in-chief for Uprising, and have witnessed their concept take on a new life through the eyes of their writer...

04/12/2024

The Panthers football team has found a new head coach in Todd Stepsis, former Drake University head football coach.

Athletic Director Megan Franklin confirmed the Ohio has signed to a five year contract with the Panthers.

Read more at the link below!

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook and Director of Athletics Megan Franklin announced on Tuesday that Todd Stepsis has accepted the UNI Football head coaching position. Stepsis joins the Panthers after a six-year stint as the head coach at Drake University. He has also served as Drake.....

27/11/2024

The UNI Volleyball team secured a 3-peat MVC tournament championship in the McLeod Center tonight against the UIC Flames.

After dropping the third set to the Flames and falling 23-15 in the fourth set, the Panthers roared back with 12-2 run and ended the fourth set 27-25 to win the championship.

UNI's own Kacie Rewerts was named tournament MVP, Kira Fallert and Olivia Tjernagel were also named to the all-tournament team.

Following an undefeated MVC run, the Panthers will return to the NCAA Volleyball Tournament, which will begin in a week and a half.

📸 by Isabelle Bradley

25/11/2024

Happy fall break, Panthers!

The Northern Iowan will resume publishing on Dec. 4.