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Campus life editor bids farewell
Gabi Cummings Campus Life Editor Anthony Witherow says goodbye to the Northern Iowan. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor April 26, 2021 If you would have told me before I joined the Northern Iowan that my experience would be like this, I don’t think there is any way I would have believed you. My time at the NI was anything but ordinary. I applied as a staff writer in January 2020 and began to cover as many events as possible, regardless of knowledge on the subject matter.
Panther Portrait: De-stress fest bingo
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor April 22, 2021 UNI Student Wellness Services hosted “De-Stress Fest Bingo” on Wednesday April 21 in Maucker Union. The organizers hoped to inform students on how to put their mind and body to rest during stressful periods. Prizes included gift cards to establishments such as Sub City, Pizza Hut, Firehouse Subs, Urban Pie and Amigos as well as bottles of barbeque sauce from Famous Dave’s BBQ.
‘Schitts’s Creek’ star Dan Levy speaks with three Iowa schools
TNS Dan Levy, known best for his involvement in “Schitt’s Creek,” sat down for a virtual interview with UNI , the University of Iowa and Iowa State University on Friday, April 9. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor April 12, 2021 Students flooded a socially-distanced Maucker Union Ballroom on Friday, April 9 to experience a watch party for a virtual interview with actor, writer, producer and director Dan Levy.
Panther Portrait: Orchesis Annual Gala
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor April 12, 2021 The Orchesis Dance Company hosted their annual Gala on April 9 and 10 at the Oster Regent Theatre on Main Street in Cedar Falls. This was the 95th Orchesis Gala and the 22nd to be hosted at Oster Regent. In concordance with COVID-19 guidelines, all attendees were required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.
Panther Portrait: SAE car wash
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor April 8, 2021 The Sigma Alpha Epilson (SAE) fraternity chapter hosted a car wash on Monday, April 7. The event took place in the SAE parking lot near the UNI Bookstore. SAE will be hosting multiple events in the coming days. Their next event, the “SAE Carnival,” will take place Thursday, April 8.
FSL kicks off annual ‘Greek Week’
Courtesy Photo Members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community will be celebrating its annual Greek Week beginning Monday, March 29. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor March 29, 2021 A week of inclusive activities, friendly competition and giving back to UNI’s campus and the Cedar Valley begins Monday, March 29 as members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) community kick off Greek Week.
Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5
Students can look forward to a week of fun events as part of “Homecoming 2020.5” TEHYA TOURNIER and Anthony Witherow March 25, 2021 The week of April 5 will see a multitude of events occurring as part of a mini homecoming week titled, “Panther Park: UNI Homecoming 2020.5,” the most notable being a virtual discussion with Emmy Award winning actor, director, writer and producer Dan Levy on Friday, April 9 at 9 p.m. Levy – known mostly for his role as David Rose in the hit television series...
Panther Portrait: Maucker movie with CAB
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor March 22, 2021 UNI’s Campus Activities Board continued their “Maucker Movie” series of events with a screening of “Mean Girls” on Thursday, March 18. The event was held in the Maucker Union ballroom with limited seating due to COVID-19. CAB will continue “Maucker Movies” with a screening of “Scoob!” on Thursday, April 1.
Panther Portrait: “Take apart a computer” night
Campus Life With the help of provided manuals, students were able to take apart and rebuild surplus computers during “Take Apart a Computer” night. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor March 15, 2021 The Women in Computing organization hosted their annual “Take Apart a Computer” night on Thursday, March 11 in room 322 of the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC). Students were given the chance to take apart and put together computers in a workshop format.
Panther Portrait: women of color celebration
Campus Life Gelase Magnificat Students participate in an arts and crafts event hosted by CMA and the Northern Iowa Feminists. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor March 11, 2021 The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) and the Northern Iowa Feminists collaborated to present a fun night of painting and celebrating women of color for students on Tuesday, March 9. The event took place in the CME classroom on the top floor of Maucker Union.
Panther Portrait: Active minds presentation
Campus Life Students learned about Active Minds, the Psychology Club and Retrieving Freedom while discussing mental health in college students. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor March 8, 2021 The UNI Psychology Club collaborated with Active Minds to host a presentation on Thursday, March 4 in Maucker Union. The presentation discussed stress management and the role mental health plays among college students.
Gallery of Art hosting virtual exhibit
ANTHONY WITHEROW The UNI Gallery of Art is hosting a virtual design exhibit throughout the month of March. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor March 8, 2021 The UNI Gallery of Art is currently presenting their online design exhibition with the help of middle and high school students throughout Iowa.
PANTHER PORTRAIT: Craft night with Sorority Life
Campus Life UNI students were given the chance to let their creativity run free at Sorority Life’s craft night in Ballroom A of Maucker Union. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor February 25, 2021 Tuesday, Feb 23 saw multiple sorority chapters come together to give students an opportunity to make crafts, meet new people and learn about the opportunities Sorority Life comes with.
Panther Portrait: BSU Poetry Slam
Campus Life BSU members and UNI students read their poetry to a small, socially-distanced audience during the annual Poetry Slam event. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor February 8, 2021 On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Black Student Union hosted their annual Poetry Slam event in the Center for Multicultural Education. The event was livestreamed on the organization’s Instagram page with a small audience in attendance.
Panther Portrait: Coffee date with sorority life
Campus Life Katie Crow Sorority members gathered in the Hemisphere Lounge in Maucker Union on Wednesday, Feb 3 to recruit UNI students. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor February 4, 2021 UNI Students were given the opportunity to grab a cup of coffee and learn about Sorority Life on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Located in the lounge behind Chats in Maucker Union, multiple sorority members discussed the engagement experience as students can expect, as well as leadership skills the can gain.
Celebrate the best of Broadway with UNISTA
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor January 28, 2021 UNI students and members of the Cedar Valley have until Sunday, Jan. 31 to showcase their musical talents for the UNI Student Theatre Association’s Best of Broadway Virtual Cabaret. Premiering on their Youtube Channel on Feb. 20, UNISTA’s Marketing Director Zoella Sneed is asking for students to submit a rough draft video performing their favorite number from a Broadway musical, TV musical or movie musical.
Panther Portrait: Orchesis Fall 2020 Show
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor November 16, 2020 The UNI Orchesis Dance Company held their annual fall show on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14 at the Oster Regent Theatre on Main Street in Cedar Falls. Seating was limited and masks were required by both attendees and performers.
Maddie Poppe performing at UNI
Courtesy Photo Singer-songwriter and “American Idol” season 16 winner Maddie Poppe will be performing two shows at GBPAC in December. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor November 9, 2020 Tickets are still available to see Iowa’s own Maddie Poppe showcase her musical talents at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Originally a single appearance scheduled for Dec. 11, a second show was added for Wednesday, Dec. 9 after high demand resulted in a sold out show.
Panther Portrait: Cab Fall Fest
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor November 2, 2020 The UNI Campus Activities Board hosted their annual Fall Fest in the Maucker Union on Thursday, oct. 29. This was the organization’s first in-person event of the semester. Students were treated to music, pumpkin carving and fall treats. The event took place in two different sessions. The first session took place at 7 p.m. and the second at 9 p.m. Students were required to register online in order to attend.
Panther Portrait: Seeca Costume Contest
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor October 29, 2020 Members of the UNI Student Elementary and Early Childhood Association hosted a costume contest and scavenger hunt on Tuesday, Oct. 27 just outside Maucker Union Pizza, pop and candy were given to attendees, and prizes were given to costumes contest winners. Proper COVID-19 guidelines were enforced, such as masks and social distancing. Hand sanitizer bottles were also placed on every table.
Panther Portrait: COVID car smash
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor October 26, 2020 UNI students and faculty members were given a chance to let out frustrations on Friday, Oct. 23 by smashing a car with a sledgehammer. This event, titled “Smash COVID Car Smash,” was put together by students of Matthew Bunker’s Marketing Strategy course. The hosts charged $2 for one hit, $3 for five hits and $5 for ten hits.
Panther Portrait: Fall 2020 blood drive
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor October 22, 2020 The UNI Office of Community Engagement collaborated with the LifeServe Blood Center to bring the Fall 2020 Blood Drive to campus. Normally held in the Maucker Union Ballroom, this semester saw the lower lounge of the WRC hold the event. Proper COVID-19 guidelines were implemented. Stations for donors were spread six feet apart and all donors were required to wear masks.
Panther Portrait: Outdoor Concert Series
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor October 12, 2020 UNI’s School of Music held two entries in their Outdoor Concert Series last week. Originally scheduled for Friday Oct. 2 before being postponed due to weather, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band held their concert on Thursday Oct. 8, while the Jazz Combos concert took place on Friday Oct, 9.
Panther Portrait: College Hill Farmers Market
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor October 8, 2020 The weekly College Hill Farmers Market took place on Thursday, Oct. 1. Unlike previous farmers markets however, this week’s took place in the middle of College Hill as opposed to its normal location in the parking lot next to Octopus. The market is a producer-only market offering fresh seasonal produce, homemade jam, healthy snacks, popcorn, baked goods, chicken, lamb and more.
Panther Portrait: Outdoor concert series
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor October 1, 2020 Despite a gloomy, cloudy afternoon, UNI’s School of Music held the latest even in their Outdoor Concert Series. UNI’s Jazz Band One, Jazz Band Two and Jazz Band Three offered an outdoor concert for all students on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. Located on the concrete east of West Gym, socially-distanced audience markings were placed on the grass between West Gym and Campanile.
Panther Portrait: College Hill Farmers Market
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor September 21, 2020 Students and Cedar Falls residents were welcomed to the weekly College Hill Farmers Market on Thursday, Sept. 17 on the parking lot by Octopus. The market is held between 4-6 p.m. The market held a wide variety of locally produced foods, including vegetables, eggs, artisan baked goods, roasted coffee beans, popcorn, flowers and even apparel and jewelry.
Panther Portrait: Panther Marching Band Concert
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor September 14, 2020 A rainy afternoon did not stop the Panther Marching Band from hosting their first performance of the fall 2020 semester on Friday, Sept. 11. Originally planned to occur in Lawther Field, the performance was moved to the UNI-Dome and was recorded and uploaded to their Facebook page.
Virtual Sorority recruitment kicks off this week
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor September 10, 2020 All six of UNI’s sorority chapters will be hoping to recruit their newest members when primary recruitment begins on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 13. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the recruitment process will look different than normal years, as the events will take place virtually as opposed to the traditional in-person format.
Panther Portait: Yard games with math club
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor August 27, 2020 Monday, Aug. 24 saw UNI’s math club host a variety of yard games on Lawther Field as a way for students to unwind after the first week of classes and learn about what the math club has to offer. The games consisted of bags, beersby, kubb, frisbee and more. Proper COVID-19 guidelines were enforced for this event, including social distancing and a mask mandate.
Panther Portrait: Grilling & Games with Beta Nu
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Campus Life Editor August 24, 2020 The Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their “Grilling & Games with Beta Nu” event on Saturday, August 22. The event became questionable on the day of, as rain began to pour in Cedar Falls and continued for most of the morning. Members of Beta Nu were able to keep the event going by pitching a tent over the grill to ensure the food could be cooked. Proper COVID-19 guidelines were enforced for this event.
UNI Teacher Fair to be held in GBPAC
COURTESY PHOTO UNI’s annual Teacher Fair is this Saturday, March 7 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Students will have the opportunity to mingle with representatives from over 70 school districts at the recruitment event. ANTHONY WITHEROW, Staff Writer March 5, 2020 Current and future educators are welcome to attend the annual UNI Teacher Fair on Saturday, March 7 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Unash presents senior bassoon recital in GBPAC
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Staff Writer February 20, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 0 + 2? When passionate musicians collaborate, people can often be treated to wonderful compositions and thrilling performances. Such was the case when music student Aaron Unash presented his senior bassoon recital on Feb. 17 in Davis Hall at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Outdoor Rec Center hosts ski event
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Staff Writer February 13, 2020 Looking to get an early lead on your Valentine’s day weekend? UNI’s Outdoor Recreation Center will be hosting a Valentine’s-themed cross country skiing event on Feb. 13 at 5 p.m.. Attendees will meet in the outdoor recreation office WRC 174 and head out to the trails shortly after. “It’s nice to be out of your comfort zone with someone you care about,” said Nicholas Chell, graduate assistant at UNI Outdoors.
UNI celebrates World Hijab Day
ANTHONY WITHEROW, Staff Writer February 6, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification: What's 10 + 2? The UNI Muslim Students Association celebrated World Hijab Day on Monday, Feb. 3 by encouraging people of all religions and backgrounds to wear a hijab for the day. Members of the organization set up a booth in Maucker Union to raise awareness and give students hijabs to wear. World Hijab Day is an annual event founded in 2013 by Nazma Khan.
UNI observes inaugural ‘Arctic Day’
TONI FORTMANN ANTHONY WITHEROW, Staff Writer February 3, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Friday, Jan. 31 marked the inaugural “Arctic Day” on UNI’s campus as declared by the UNI ARCTICenter.
50/50 in 2020 to host conference
COURTESY PHOTO ANTHONY WITHEROW, Staff Writer January 30, 2020 Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification UNI’s Department of Political Science and the student group 50/50 in 2020 will be hosting the You’re Next Leadership Conference from 12 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31 in the Maucker Union ballrooms. The conference will focus on womens’ involvement in government and public service in Iowa.
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