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Braley

Rep. Braley discusses student loan debt

Since 2000, the price of public college has risen as much as 85 percent, leading to large amounts of student debt, according to Bruce Braley, the U.S. representative for Iowa's 1st district.

President

State of the Union address forecasts Obama’s plans

Professor says possibility of plans depend on position of Congress

On Jan. 24, President Barack Obama took the stage at the White House and updated the United States with the status of the nation and the future he foresees.

Positive feedback may keep NYT on campus

Thanks to positive student and faculty feedback and wide readership, the New York Times may be here to stay.

Icy sidewalks lead to student injury

University uses ice melt, not sand

While walking to class last week, University of Northern Iowa freshman Shauna Happel slipped on the ice that had accumulated after the weekend's snow and rainfall. She fell and fractured a bone in her leg.

Bartlette

Good night, sweet Bartlett…

 

Anthony Mitchell gives a tearful farewell to UNI's oldest residence hall, which will close to students in May.

Speak up on behalf of your university

It's obvious that raising tuition has been a hot topic on the University of Northern Iowa campus this year.

Guest Column - Joel Anderson

It is almost upon us: the dreaded month of February, the month that skips out on at least two days and brings us overpriced roses and a disappointing groundhog day.

Opera

There’s still some magic in that old flute

Opera has a lot working against it in our society. It's mostly singing, it's catered to audiences 300 years our senior and it's not even in English.

UNI Roast plans to bring coffee shop to The Hill

UNI Roast, a new student organization at the University of Northern Iowa, is educating students about coffee shop culture while creating their own coffeehouse.

Proposal

UNI alum said ‘yes’ after proposal at game

Whether they're on the court or in the stands, University of Northern Iowa alumni and former UNI cheerleaders Danielle Schulz and Bob Helgerson have always cheered for their favorite college basketball team, the University of Northern Iowa Panthers.

Panthers edge Utah Valley 24-18

The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team continued their undefeated Western Wrestling Conference season against the Utah Valley University Wolverines Friday in Oren, Utah.

Basketball

UNI falls to 4-7 in MVC play with 63-51 loss to Missouri State

Kyle Weems scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Missouri State University Bears past the University of Northern Iowa Panthers in a Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball match-up.

Women's basketball

Poor shooting dooms Panthers in 65-50 loss to Creighton

The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team failed to gain ground in the Missouri Valley Conference standings due to their worst shooting night of the season in their 65-50 loss to the Creighton University Bluejays Friday night.

Manning

Under Further Review:

Super Bowl XLVI: An offense vs. offense contest

Super Bowl XLVI is less than a week away. The New York Giants will take on the New England Patriots; the game will be a rematch of Super Bowl XLII.