<![CDATA[The Northern Iowan RSS]]> /se/the-northern-iowan-rss-1.90098 en-us Wed, 8 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Symphony concert 2-4-12]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/2.13087/slideshows/symphony-concert-2-4-12-1.2695846 Eric Clausen

UNI alumnus Isaac Brockshus and guest pianist and composer Timothy Andres join the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra Saturday in the ]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695846 slideshows UNI alumnus Isaac Brockshus and guest pianist and composer Timothy Andres join the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra Saturday in the Eric Clausen slideshows <![CDATA[Jake’s Take: Where did all the fans go?]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/jake-s-take-where-did-all-the-fans-go-1.2695782 Jake Bemis Sports Columnist
By: Jake Bemis Sports Columnist

As the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball season slowly ticks down to an end, it has become apparent that the 10-1 start was not an exact preview of the rest of the season. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695782 The Northern Iowan Jake Bemis Sports Columnist The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[UNI loses a heartbreaker to No. 14-ranked Iowa State]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/uni-loses-a-heartbreaker-to-no-14-ranked-iowa-state-1.2695777 Matthew Blumberg Sports Writer

In a highly contested and back-and-forth affair between intra-state rivals, the No. 14-ranked Iowa State University Cyclones upended the University of Northern Iowa Panthers, 19-17. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695777 The Northern Iowan Matthew Blumberg Sports Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Panthers take two games in three days]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/panthers-take-two-games-in-three-days-1.2695771 Jake Bemis Sports Writer

The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team started their weekend off with a bang, beating the Southern Illinois University Salukis 73-51 Thursday night in the McLeod Center. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695771 The Northern Iowan Jake Bemis Sports Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[BSU welcomes Black History Month]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/bsu-welcomes-black-history-month-1.2695760 ALAN WILKINS/Staff Writer

During the month of February, the University of Northern Iowa Black Student Union will host events related to Black History Month. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695760 The Northern Iowan ALAN WILKINS/Staff Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Preparations for first UNI Dance Marathon pick up steam]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/preparations-for-first-uni-dance-marathon-pick-up-steam-1.2695759 KARI BRAUMANN Editorial Staff
By: KARI BRAUMANN Editorial Staff

The first Dance Marathon at the University of Northern Iowa is less than three weeks away. Everything is just about set, but the group's leaders have a problem: they need more testosterone. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695759 The Northern Iowan KARI BRAUMANN Editorial Staff The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Cedar Valley BarCamp]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/cedar-valley-barcamp-1.2695758 JACOB STEWART/Staff Writer
By: JACOB STEWART/Staff Writer

Conferences are not an unusual occurrence on the University of Northern Iowa campus. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695758 The Northern Iowan JACOB STEWART/Staff Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Inside the life of grad student Nick Kavanaugh]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/inside-the-life-of-grad-student-nick-kavanaugh-1.2695754 BRITTANY FUNKE/Staff Writer

Nick Kavanaugh's office is plastered with purple and gold posters and swag, as one might expect of University of Northern Iowa fan. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695754 The Northern Iowan Kavanaugh's office is plastered with purple and gold posters and swag, as one might expect of University of Northern Iowa fan. ...]]> BRITTANY FUNKE/Staff Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Kilts, bagpipes and Scottish dancing in the Cedar Valley]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/kilts-bagpipes-and-scottish-dancing-in-the-cedar-valley-1.2695751 ELISSA TERRY/Staff Writer
By: ELISSA TERRY/Staff Writer

The Cedar Valley Scottish Country Dancers (CVSCD) do exactly what their name implies and ndash; Scottish country dancing. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695751 The Northern Iowan CVSCD) do exactly what their name implies – Scottish country dancing. ...]]> ELISSA TERRY/Staff Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[UNI students roll back to the ‘70s]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/uni-students-roll-back-to-the-70s-1.2695742 LINH TA/Staff Writer

The University of Northern Iowa went back to the 1970s as students gathered together in the Wellness Recreation Center (WRC) Saturday to enjoy a night of disco fever. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695742 The Northern Iowan LINH TA/Staff Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[President: Updates on the NISG lower cabinet]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/president-updates-on-the-nisg-lower-cabinet-1.2695737 Spencer Walrath Studeny Body President
By: Spencer Walrath Studeny Body President

Typically in my columns I have talked about some of my own goals and accomplishments as president. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695737 The Northern Iowan Spencer Walrath Studeny Body President The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[The truth of the matter]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/the-truth-of-the-matter-1.2695734 Gloria Sumpter sumpterg@uni.edu
By: Gloria Sumpter sumpterg@uni.edu

For the privileged few, diversity is not a direct concern. Money, status and power lift the privileged above the ground of the mixed population. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695734 The Northern Iowan Gloria Sumpter sumpterg@uni.edu The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Stars and stripes for now]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/stars-and-stripes-for-now-1.2695724 Tom Early earlyt@uni.edu

At the height of the Republican primary season, many nomination hopefuls have attempted to out-American their opponents. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695724 The Northern Iowan Tom Early earlyt@uni.edu The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[All-expense paid trips source of controversy]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/all-expense-paid-trips-source-of-controversy-1.2695718 LINH TA/Government Writer
By: LINH TA/Government Writer

The student body presidents and vice presidents of the University of Northern Iowa have long been included in travel parties to tournament basketball and football games funded by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Missouri Valley C...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695718 The Northern Iowan LINH TA/Government Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[State relations officer discusses proposed budget]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/state-relations-officer-discusses-proposed-budget-1.2695710 LINH TA/Government Writer

For the upcoming school year, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad proposed a budget increase of $20 million for the Board of Regents, half of the amount the latter requested. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695710 The Northern Iowan Branstad proposed a budget increase of $20 million for the Board of Regents, half of the amount the latter requested. ...]]> LINH TA/Government Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Panther Village rates released]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/panther-village-rates-released-1.2695705 CAITIE PETERSON/Staff Writer

Recontracting for all University of Northern Iowa students began Jan. 18. ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695705 The Northern Iowan Recontracting for all University of Northern Iowa students began Jan. 18. ...]]> CAITIE PETERSON/Staff Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[UNI stuns No. 12-ranked Creighton at the buzzer, 65-62]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/uni-stuns-no-12-ranked-creighton-at-the-buzzer-65-62-1.2695700 BRAD EILERS Sports Editor

With 4.6 seconds remaining in Saturday's men's basketball game between the No. 13-ranked Creighton University Bluejays and the University of Northern Iowa Panthers... ...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695700 The Northern Iowan BRAD EILERS Sports Editor The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[UNI upsets Creighton 2-4-12]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/2.13087/slideshows/uni-upsets-creighton-2-4-12-1.2695612 Eric Clausen

Anthony James swished a buzzer-beater 3 to upset the No. 13 Creighton Bluejays in the McLeod Center Saturday, prompting fans to storm the court in celebration. The game was UNI's first victory over a ranked opponent in the McLeod Ce...

]]>; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 1.2695612 slideshows Eric Clausen slideshows <![CDATA[Black Hawks take two of three, tighten up USHL West standings]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/black-hawks-take-two-of-three-tighten-up-ushl-west-standings-1.2694372 Dustin Woody Sports Writer

The Waterloo Black Hawks' first game last week was a 4-3 loss to the Youngstown Phantoms on Jan. 26 in Youngstown. ...

]]>; Thu, 2 Feb 2012 1.2694372 The Northern Iowan Dustin Woody Sports Writer The Northern Iowan <![CDATA[Paul’s Perspective: Come to St. Louis, home of Arch Madness]]> http://www.northern-iowan.org/paul-s-perspective-come-to-st-louis-home-of-arch-madness-1.2694371 Paul Kockler Sports Columnist
By: Paul Kockler Sports Columnist

The University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association has a traditions challenge where students compete to accomplish a list of 'must-do' things at UNI before they graduate. ...

]]>; Thu, 2 Feb 2012 1.2694371 The Northern Iowan UNI before they graduate. ...]]> Paul Kockler Sports Columnist The Northern Iowan