Christensen--Caroline [Student--2021]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Executive editor looks to uplifting year Northern Iowan 120:1, p.2	08/23/2023	Northern Iowan executive editor Caroline Christensen welcomes students to campus and discusses the purpose of the student newspaper; photo.
2	Acrobats sculpture vandalized, restored Northern Iowan 119:52, p.1	04/20/2023	Caroline Christensen reports on the recent vandalism of the Acrobats sculpture where someone wrote the name Mack Brightman on it; photos.
3	UNI celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Week Northern Iowan 119:49, p.1	04/10/2023	UNI Proud and Gender & Sexuality Services (GSS) hosted multiple campus events throughout Pride Week including coffee hours, a book club meeting, and Dragaganza; photo.
4	Blue safety phones to be removed Northern Iowan 119:47, p.1	04/03/2023	UNI is introducing the Rave Guardian app that will take place of the blue safety phones located sporadically on campus; photos.
5	UNI receives $2.5 million federal grant for mental health access Northern Iowan 119:44, p.1	03/23/2023	UNI received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train 15 new school psychologists to help address the shortage of school psychologists in Iowa schools; photo.
6	Dancing for a chance Northern Iowan 119:43, p.1	03/20/2023	UNI Dance Marathon has been fundraising all year and raised a total of $128,063.12 for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City. The funds will go towards hospital meals for families; photo.
7	Panther Portrait: Dance Marathon Northern Iowan 119:43, p.5	03/20/2023	Five photos from the Big Event put on by UNI's Dance Marathon on March 4, 2023; photo.
8	"What Were You Wearing" exhibit aims to spread sexual assault awareness Northern Iowan 119:40, p.1	03/02/2023	The Office of Compliance Equity Management (OCEM) created an exhibit that displays outfits worn by sexual assault survivors to educate viewers about the pervasiveness of sexual assaults. The exhibit will be available throughout the month of April for viewing; photo.
9	Adventure Trips back in action Northern Iowan 119:34, p.1	02/06/2023	After being shut down in May 2022, the Adventure Trips program is opening back up under the College of Education, Department of Health, Recreation & Community Services (HRCS). HRCS graduate assistant, Drew Abrams played a key part in developing a plan for Adventures Trips to run at full capacity once more; photo.
10	UNI to be featured in "The College Tour" Northern Iowan 119:33, p.2	02/02/2023	UNI will be featured in an Amazon Prime Video TV show "The College Tour". The episode will be released on Amazon on June 29, 2023 but will be exclusively premiered at UNI on February 8, 2023 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC); photo.
11	Remembering Julie Ann Northern Iowan 119:30, p.1	01/23/2023	Rod Librarian Julie Ann Beddow passed away unexpectedly in late 2022 due to diabetes related complications. Caroline Christensen shares details about Julie Ann's career here at UNI and coworkers share memories; photo.
12	Campanile comeback: Important updates on the campanile, carillon keyboard and bells, and when to expect them Northern Iowan 119:27, p.5	12/05/2022	The Campanile bells and carillon keyboard have been transported to Verdin Company in Cincinnati, Ohio for repairs. Caroline Christensen gives the details of the renovation project; photo.
13	Experiences of international students Northern Iowan 119:23, p.4	11/14/2022	Caroline Christensen interviews various UNI international students about their experiences with culture shock and transitioning from being a student in their native country compared to being a student at UNI; photo.
14	International Education Week kicks off Northern Iowan 119:23, p.1	11/14/2022	International Education Week, November 14-18, will celebrate the stories of international students, faculty, and departments across UNI's campus. Caroline Christensen lists out the different events that will be held throughout the week.
15	Meet the candidates: midterm edition Northern Iowan 119:20, p.1	11/03/2022	Caroline Christensen gives a run down of the midterm candidates. The candidates include Kim Reynolds, Deidre Dejear, Chuck Grassley, Michael Franken, Liz Mathis, and Ashley Hinson; photo.
16	Former Panther gifts $5 million Northern Iowan 119:18, p.1	10/27/2022	1962 alum Marilyn Bohl donates $5 million to the UNI Athletics department to go towards Dome renovations. Caroline Christensen gives background on Marilyn Bohl and interviews the Athletic Director David Harris and Vice President of University Advancement James Jermier about how this contribution will help build a better community; photo.
17	Panther families celebrate Family Weekend Northern Iowan 119:16, p.4	10/20/2022	Caroline Christensen gives details of the upcoming festivities occurring during Family Weekend and also interviews Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students Allyson Rafanello; photo.
18	Ding dong: New bells cast during Our Tomorrow campaign launch Northern Iowan 119:13, p.1	10/10/2022	Eight new bells were cast during the Our Tomorrow campaign launch last Friday near the campanile. Caroline Christensen interviews the owner of Verdin Company Tim Verdin who has a long history with UNI. The Verdin Company installed the clock movements on the Campanile in the 1940s and added the new bells in 1968; photo.
19	UNI students compete on 'American Ninja Warrior' Northern Iowan 119:13, p.1	10/10/2022	Jon Klippenstein and Ella Sankey, both UNI students, competed on NBC's tv show American Ninja Warrior. Klippenstein moved on to the second round of the competition before being eliminated; photo.
20	Campanile upgrades commence Northern Iowan 119:11, p.1	10/03/2022	The carillon instrument inside the Campanile will be getting nine new bells, the Campanile's clock faces will be replaced and the landscaping around the Campanile will be redone. All of this is expected to be completed by 2026; photo.
21	Adventure Trips meet abrupt end Northern Iowan 119:7, p.1	09/19/2022	Caroline Christensen interviews students who defend the importance of the UNI Outdoors Adventure Trips Program after it was cut in May 2022 du to an internal review conducted by departmental leadership and staff; photo.
22	New women's health clinic opens in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 119:4, p.1	09/08/2022	Caroline Christensen writes about MercyOne's new OB/GYN clinic on Bluebell Road in Cedar Falls. The clinic provides services such as preventative reproductive care, general wellness check ups, STI testing, and pregnancy care; photo.
23	A night out on campus Northern Iowan 119:3, p.4	09/01/2022	Caroline Christensen gives students cute date spots around UNI's campus. Some of the activities include hammocking, doing a photoshoot in the UNI Greenhouse, and checking out bikes from Rod Library and going for a bike ride; photo.
24	Construction in motion on campus Northern Iowan 119:2, p.1	08/29/2022	Caroline Christensen writes about the various construction that will continue throughout the year. Buildings including ITTC, Redecker Center, and the Campanile will all have maintenance work done; photo.
25	Parking Guide 101 Northern Iowan 119:1, p.5	08/25/2022	Caroline Christensen gives students advice about parking on campus; photo.
26	Heather Harbach begins as new VP of Student Life Northern Iowan 118:55, p.1	05/05/2022	Heather Harbach settles into her new role as vice president of Student Life and shares her views of UNI's campus and faculty and what she hopes to accomplish in her role; photo.
27	Lack of professors prompts outcry from students, alumni Northern Iowan 118:55, p.1	05/05/2022	Students, faculty, and alumni of the Construction Management Program are concerned about the lack of full-time faculty within their program; photo.
28	UNI voice professor wins Grammy Northern Iowan 118:50, p.1	04/18/2022	Professor Suzanne Henrix-Case wins a Grammy for the opera production "Akhnaten;" photos.
29	Local theatre thrives in upcoming musical Northern Iowan 118:48, p.1	04/11/2022	The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) will host a production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat;" photo.
30	Ukrainian UNI professor weighs in on war in her home country Northern Iowan 118:47, p.1	04/07/2022	Ukrainian professor Oksana Grybovych Hafermann, Associate Dean and Associate Professor in the College of Education, discusses the war in her home country; photos.
31	Jane Mertesdorf: Founder of UNI Softball Northern Iowan 118:44, p.1	03/28/2022	A spotlight on Jane Mertesdorf, founder of the UNI softball team; photos.
32	College of Ed Dean announced Northern Iowan 118:42, p.1	03/21/2022	Dr. Colleen Mulholland has been chosen as the official Dean for the College of Education; photo.
33	The women who made UNI Northern Iowan 118:42, p.1	03/21/2022	The Northern Iowan continues their Women's History Month coverage, writing about some of the prominent women from the university's history: Mavis Holmes, Frances Webster, Irene Eaton, and Anna Lawther; photo.
34	Making miracles at Dance Marathon Northern Iowan 118:40, p.1	03/07/2022	UNI Dance Marathon hosted their Big Event for the year in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), raising $150,895; photo.
35	The women who made UNI Northern Iowan 118:40, p.2	03/07/2022	Four women are celebrated for their contributions to UNI in its early years as a kickoff for Women's History Month: Marion McFarland Walker, Annie Turner Wittenmyer, Bertha Martin, and Alison Aitchison; photos.
36	(RA)eality of being an RA Northern Iowan 118:39, p.1	03/03/2022	Resident Assistants anonymously responded to the Northern Iowan about their overwhelming responsibilities as an RA, many saying they hope the university changes its RA program; photo.
37	Fight for historical campus buildings continue Northern Iowan 118:34, p.1	02/14/2022	The fight to keep the Honors Cottage and Alumni House from being demolished continues; photo.
38	Meet the candidates: VP for Student Life Northern Iowan 118:34, p.2	02/14/2022	The final three candidates for the Vice President of Student Life position are introduced: Heather Harbach, Javier Flores, and Lyn Redington; photos.
39	Spring into the 2022 Career Fair Northern Iowan 118:34, p.2	02/14/2022	The spring Career Fair has expanded, increasing its employer participation by 35%; photo.
40	One person killed on the Hill, two injured Northern Iowan 118:33, p.1	02/10/2022	In an update from an article from the February 7, the identities of the men involved in the College Hill shooting were revealed after their arrest: Brandon Javon Mitchell and Daniel Martez Judon. Arthur Craig Lang was the man who died; photo.
41	Person killed on the Hill Northern Iowan 118:32, p.1	02/07/2022	Two men were arrested after a shooting occurred near 22nd and College St. One person has died and the other is in critical condition.
42	Meet the candidates: College of Education Dean Northern Iowan 118:30, p.1	01/31/2022	The final three candidates for the Dean of the College of Education position - Colleen Mulholland, Christopher Jochum, and Sara Helfrich - give letters of introduction and state their commitments; photo.
43	Rest in peace Nark Mook Northern Iowan 118:30, p.1	01/31/2022	The parody Twitter account, Nark Mook, has come to an end after the person running the account graduated; photo.
44	A night at the opera Northern Iowan 118:29, p.1	01/27/2022	The UNI Opera presents "Dido and Aeneas"; photo.
45	Raygun to open location in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 118:28, p.1	01/24/2022	Raygun, a printing, design, and clothing company, will be opening a location on Main Street in Cedar Falls this spring; photo.
46	Why we need to free the tampon Northern Iowan 118:28, p.3	01/24/2022	Caroline Christensen gives their opinion that menstrual products should be free to access and free to use for menstruators. Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and UNI Feminists have been stocking six of the most trafficked bathrooms on campus with the products, which they say have been heavily utilized; photo.
47	Local journalism thrives in 'Storm Lake' Northern Iowan 118:27, p.2	12/06/2021	"Storm Lake," a documentary about a family-run newspaper in Storm Lake, Iowa, was screened in the John Deere Auditorium in the Curris Business Building on Thursday. A member of the newspaper, Tom Cullen, participated in a Q&A after the documentary; photo.
48	Campbell Hall cast away Northern Iowan 118:26, p.1	12/02/2021	Campbell Hall's future is unclear, as it sits almost completely empty while being used as a quarantine space for students with COVID-19; photo.
49	Cedar Falls runoff election results Northern Iowan 118:26, p.1	12/02/2021	The Cedar Falls mayoral runoff election results showed that incumbent Rob Green beat his opponent in a narrow margin of 97 votes; photo.
50	UNI enrollment projected to increase within 5 years Northern Iowan 118:25, p.1	11/29/2021	The increase in three and four-year graduation rates, along with the COVID-19 crisis, has dropped the enrollment rate, but it is projected to increase within 5 years; photo.
51	'Theatre is not going anywhere' Northern Iowan 118:24, p.1	11/18/2021	Members of the UNI Theatre department, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the administration met to discuss the importance of the theatre program and how to maintain it despite financial and staffing challenges; photos.
52	Cedar Falls prepares for contested mayoral, city council runoff races Northern Iowan 118:23, p.1	11/15/2021	Cedar Falls is having its run-off election for mayor and city council on November 30. The results of the school board elections and the rest of the city council positions were also shown; photo.
53	Alumni House, Honors Cottage saved from demolition at BOR meeting Northern Iowan 118:21, p.1	11/08/2021	The Alumni House and Honors Cottage have been saved from demolition for the moment, though it can be brought up again at the next Board of Regents meeting in February; photo.
54	UNI to propose demolition of two campus buildings Northern Iowan 118:20, p.1	11/04/2021	UNI proposes demolition of both the Alumni House and the Honors Cottage, two of the oldest buildings on campus. They also proposed a $4.9 million renovation of the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) roof; photo.
55	UNI orchestra presents fall concert Northern Iowan 118:19, p.1	11/01/2021	The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra presented their fall concert; photo.
56	Graduation Fair prepares Panthers Northern Iowan 118:18, p.1	10/28/2021	Prospective graduates for the 2021-2022 school year attended the Graduation Fair to prepare for fall and spring commencement; photo.
57	Local businesses offer autumn festive fun Northern Iowan 118:15, p.1	10/18/2021	Local main street businesses promote their new seasonal items; photo.
58	UNI continues to grapple with O'Kane removal Northern Iowan 118:14, p.1	10/14/2021	Students and faculty fight back against the decision to discipline a professor for requiring masks. Another meeting with Dr. O'Kane's students was held on October 7, where administrative faculty spoke with them about their class; photo.
59	Industrial Technology Center to be modernized Northern Iowan 118:12, p.1	10/07/2021	The previous article in the October 4 issue included outdated and incorrect information, this article corrects the information. The ITC building is receiving much needed renovations starting May 2022. The total budget for renovations is $44,776,000; photo.
60	Let the good times roar Northern Iowan 118:10, p.1	09/30/2021	Homecoming is back after the cancellation of the 2020 homecoming due to COVID-19. Traditions established nearly 100 years ago continue to be practiced now, including football, campaniling, and the homecoming parade. Read in Spanish on page 5; photo.
61	Sister Cindy visits campus Northern Iowan 118:9, p.1	09/27/2021	TikTok star Sister Cindy visited UNI's campus, preaching her views to those who would listen; photo.
62	What are your thoughts about Sister Cindy? Northern Iowan 118:9, p.8	09/27/2021	Five students were interviewed about what they think about Sister Cindy while she was on campus. The students' quotes make up this article; photo.
63	Women deserve reproductive freedom Northern Iowan 118:8, p.3	09/23/2021	A column arguing for reproductive freedoms.
64	Dining centers struggle to find employees for new semester Northern Iowan 118:3, p.2	09/02/2021	Annie Karr discusses the changes made in the UNI dining centers due to COVID-19 employment shortages; photo.
65	United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures Northern Iowan 118:1, p.1	08/26/2021	The United Faculty union emphasizes the need for better safety procedures to help combat Covid-19 on UNI's campus.
66	UNI Opera students present "In The Studio" Northern Iowan 117:54, p.4	04/29/2021	UNI Opera and the UNI Art Gallery of Art worked together to put on an online show titled "In the Studio." The performance had singers from UNI Opera paired with a piece from the Gallery of Art; photos.
67	Jazz Studies presents outdoor concert Northern Iowan 117:53, p.5	04/26/2021	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.
68	Online orientation returns with changes Northern Iowan 117:52, p.1	04/22/2021	Summer orientation will be held online due to the pandemic; Orientation Coordinator Joellen Hatchett discusses the decision and changes made to the process. Pending changes in the pandemic, plans remain for events like UNI Now, a weeklong welcome program before the start of the semester, to be held in person; photo.
69	UNI employee departs after 40 years Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1	04/15/2021	After 40 years of working for the university, Diana Hensley, a cashier in the Office of Business Operations, will be retiring. Hensley made many friends throughout her time at UNI and many coworkers speak highly of her; photo.
70	UNI students partner with Meskwaki nonprofit Northern Iowan 117:48, p.4	04/08/2021	UNI students Nicole Iradukunda, Khya Burton, and Kaylee Johnson have partnered with the newly-created Fox Alliance Nonprofit through their entrepreneurial class to help the organization establish its presence and mission to be a resource for the Meskwaki tribe; photos.
71	Vaccinated Panthers share their stories Northern Iowan 117:44, p.1	03/25/2021	Governor Kim Reynolds announced all Iowa adults will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 5; in response, UNI released a survey gauging interest in the vaccine in order to assist the Black Hawk County Health Department in preparations. On-campus vaccine clinics will be held in spring and early summer for students, employees, and immediate family members. Some students who have already been vaccinated due to medical conditions or place of employment share their stories, including Megan Studer, Sam Anderson, and Anne Gradoville; photos.
72	CME inspires students with compliment wall Northern Iowan 117:43, p.4	03/22/2021	The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) created an interactive compliment wall to inspire and encourage students throughout their day; photo.
73	UNI to host HLC for site visit Northern Iowan 117:41, p.1	03/15/2021	The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit UNI's campus March 29-30 to reaffirm the university's accreditation. In addition to the site visit, UNI prepared an assurance argument. Professor of political science Scott Peters and Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness Kristin Moser co-chaired the HLC Steering Committee; photo.
74	Laugh it up at GBPAC comedy night Northern Iowan 117:38, p.4	03/04/2021	The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) is hosting a comedy night featuring Orlando Leyba and Tammy Pescatelli; photo.
75	Spring commencement moves in-person Northern Iowan 117:38, p.1	03/04/2021	UNI announced that it would be holding a limited in-person spring commencement ceremony. UNI plans to host three separate ceremonies to allow for social distancing that follows COVID-19 safety restrictions. The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person; photo.
76	Symphony Orchestra holds winter concert Northern Iowan 117:37, p.4	03/01/2021	The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Erik Rohde, held their winter concert which showcased composers outside the traditional orchestral program; photo.
77	Student drafts plan for in-person commencement Northern Iowan 117:36, p.2	02/25/2021	Senior digital communications major Mili Saliu created a petition and plan to hold an in-person commencement ceremony for Spring 2021. Saliu will meet with the Provost to discuss her plan, and had already provided a copy of the plan and petition signatures to President Nook and Provost Wohlpart.
78	In-person commencement bill introduced Northern Iowan 117:35, p.1	02/22/2021	In response to backlash against UNI's decision to hold spring commencement virtually, the Commencement Committee held an emergency meeting February 16 to discuss concerns and possibilities for the ceremony. Additionally, UNI alumnus and newly-elected Iowa representative Carter Nordman introduced a bill to the Iowa State Legislature that would require Iowa's three Regent universities to hold in-person spring commencement ceremonies. UNI senior Mili Saliu began a petition asking the university to reconsider their decision to hold commencement virtually, and it has gathered over 2,000 signatures; photo.
79	Tallcorn Jazz Fest goes virtual Northern Iowan 117:34, p.4	02/18/2021	The Tallcorn Jazz Festival will be held remotely this year due to COVID-19; photo.
80	Virtual commencement yields petition Northern Iowan 117:33, p.1	02/15/2021	Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the Registrar announced Spring 2021 commencement will be held virtually. Student Mili Saliu began a petition for the university to reconsider, and as of writing it had over 1,600 signatures; photo.
81	Lang Hall introduces historical exhibit Northern Iowan 117:32, p.1	02/11/2021	A new historical exhibit is unveiled in Lang Hall featuring famous figures who have spoken or performed at UNI, including Martin Luther King, Jr., William Jennings Bryan, the Dalai Lama, and Salvador Dali. Digital communications professor Christopher Martin and associate professor of history Thomas Conners worked together to research the exhibit using Rod Library's special collections and IndexUNI; photos.
82	"You Matter at UNI" weeks kicks off Northern Iowan 117:31, p.1	02/08/2021	"You Matter at UNI," a week-long event that promotes mental well-being, starts this week amid new COVID-19 restrictions. The Counseling Center will host several events, and an art and creative writing exbhibit called "In My Shoes" will be on display in Maucker Union; photo.
83	Campbell, Lawther to see changes in fall Northern Iowan 117:30, p.1	02/04/2021	With residence re-contracting approaching, the Department of Residence announced that in Fall 2021 Campbell Hall will only be used for isolation and quarantine, and Lawther Hall will be shifting into double suites and single rooms; photos.
84	Food Court, Schindigs close for semester Northern Iowan 117:28, p.1	01/28/2021	The Maucker Union food court and Schindigs in Schindler Education Center close for the semester due to the pandemic and reduced sales. Additionally, TC's Takeout from the 23rd Street Market will no longer be offered. The food court will hopefully reopen in Fall 2021. Dining locations remaining open include Chat, Essentials, 23rd Street Market, Biscotti's, and Book Bistro; photo.