Cummings--Gabriella [Class of 2021]

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1	Panther Portrait: College Hill Famers Market Northern Iowan 117:15, p.5	10/08/2023	Panther Portrait of the weekly College Hill Farmer's Market; photos.
2	Campus life editor bids farewell Northern Iowan 117:53, p.4	04/26/2021	Campus life editor Anthony Witherow reflects on his time working at the Northern Iowan; photo.
3	COVID-19 on campus: Cases drop, more vaccination clinics planned Northern Iowan 117:53, p.2	04/26/2021	The number of positive COVID-19 cases on the UNI campus fell to 8.70% compared to 11.11% last week. As the spring semester ends, the Student Health Center plans to host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics available to students, faculty, and staff; photo.
4	Panther Portrait: De-stress fest bingo Northern Iowan 117:52, p.4	04/22/2021	Student Wellness Services hosted "De-Stress Fest Bingo" to help inform students on how to take care of themselves during high-stress moments; photos.
5	COVID-19 on campus: Case count, positivity rate show little change Northern Iowan 117:51, p.2	04/19/2021	The positivity rate of COVID-19 tests has remained mostly the same from data released by the Student Health Center; photos.
6	Students help de-stress through plate smashing Northern Iowan 117:50, p.4	04/15/2021	Marketing strategy classmates Alyssa Lawler, Dylan Hayen, and Miranda Stambaugh brought the recent TikTok plate-smashing trend to campus on April 13. They promoted it as a de-stressing activity, especially for frustrations about the COVID-19 pandemic; photos.
7	COVID-19 on campus: numbers drop Northern Iowan 117:49, p.2	04/12/2021	The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has dropped this week with 10 positive cases and 13 self-reported cases; photo.
8	In review: Gun violence near campus Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1	04/12/2021	On April 4, one person was injured on College hill when his own firearm accidentally discharged, and investigators found several firearms and arrested two people on charges unrelated to the shooting. The article discusses aggravated assaults and gun violence on or near campus that have taken place in the past five years. Cedar Valley residents and UNI students have expressed concern and protested increases in gun violence. Many expect an increase in gun-related incidents after Governor Reynolds signed a new permitless gun carrying law into effect at the beginning of the month; photo.
9	UNI to host vaccination clinics Northern Iowan 117:49, p.1	04/12/2021	UNI students and staff have been given the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in an on-campus clinic, April 13-16; photo.
10	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rates rises again Northern Iowan 117:47, p.2	04/05/2021	The COVID-19 positivity rate rose again on UNI's campus resulting in 17 positive cases and 8 self-reported cases. The University continues to urge students to complete the on-campus vaccinations survey because Governor Reynolds promises the State of Iowa will have enough vaccines for all Iowans 16 and older; photo.
11	COVID-19 on campus: numbers spike again Northern Iowan 117:45, p.2	03/29/2021	The UNI COVID-19 data spiked last week with the semester's highest positivity rate and case counts so far. However, a survey has been sent out by the Student Health Center gauging interest in on-campus vaccinations to help with lowering the positivity rate on campus. Clinics on campus and in Black Hawk County are preparing planning for spring or early summer to open to students, employees and immediate family members, depending on supply and distribution; photo.
12	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.
13	COVID-19 on campus: rate, cases fall Northern Iowan 117:43, p.2	03/22/2021	The Student Health Center reported the university's lowest COVID-19 positivity rate of the semester, and there were no self-reported cases from staff or students. However, the more infectious B.1.1.7 variant was detected in Black Hawk County for the first time; photos.
14	Panther Portrait: Maucker Movie with CAB Northern Iowan 117:43, p.5	03/22/2021	The Campus Activities Board (CAB) screened "Mean Girls" on March 18 as part of their "Maucker Movies" series; photos.
15	Extreme weather leads to reduced operations Northern Iowan 117:42, p.1	03/18/2021	In-person classes were cancelled for the fourth time this semester due to extreme weather conditions, which caused campus to move to reduced operations for the day; photo.
16	COVID-19 on campus: positivity and cases double; Regents lift travel ban Northern Iowan 117:41, p.2	03/15/2021	The Student Health Center reports its latest statistics, and the Board of Regents announced it was lifting its ban on university-sponsored international travel; photo.
17	COVID-19 on campus: low rates hold steady Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2	03/08/2021	The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has remained low with only a slight increase in the campus positivity rate. Cedar Falls also renewed their mask mandate through April 7 and Waterloo's mandate remains in effect indefinitely; photo.
18	COVID-19 on campus: slight increase Northern Iowan 117:37, p.2	03/01/2021	There was a very slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases and vaccinations have begun to be distributed on campus; photo.
19	CRRSAA funds to be distributed soon Northern Iowan 117:37, p.1	03/01/2021	More than 3,300 UNI students (approximately one-third of spring enrollment) will receive COVID-19 relief funding as part of the latest federal aid package available through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) and distributed through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). $1,000-1,200 grants will be directly distributed to students with exceptional need based upon their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); photo.
20	NISG election results announced Northern Iowan 117:36, p.1	02/25/2021	Samantha Bennett and Alisanne Struck were announced as the winners of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential election. This is the second year in a row the presidential race has been unopposed. Senatorial candidates elected included: College of Business - Sam Ferguson; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Rocio Castrejon, Sam Caughron, Caroline Christensen, and Nawal Rai; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences - Salima Diallo, Jonah Eldridge, Miciah Krutsinger, Muhammad Raza, and Turner Sperry; photos.
21	COVID-19 on campus: Rates constant Northern Iowan 117:35, p.2	02/22/2021	The percent of positive COVID-19 tests stayed about the same from last week to this week. Last week also saw the first public COVID-19 vaccination clinic; photo.
22	Cold temps cancel classes, close campus Northern Iowan 117:34, p.2	02/18/2021	UNI cancelled classes and reduced operations on campus due to extreme cold temperatures; photo.
23	COVID-19 on campus: slight increase Northern Iowan 117:33, p.2	02/15/2021	An update on COVID on campus; photo.
24	Blizzard conditions cancel classes Northern Iowan 117:31, p.1	02/08/2021	Due to the winter weather conditions, UNI cancelled classes on February 4 and moved to reduced operations; photos.
25	COVID-19 on campus: little change in rates, Reynolds lifts restrictions Northern Iowan 117:31, p.2	02/08/2021	Despite changes in COVID-19 case numbers, Governor Kim Reynolds lifted restrictions regarding masks and public gatherings; photo.
26	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.
27	Statue returns to Redeker Northern Iowan 117:30, p.1	02/04/2021	"The Three Acrobats" sculpture returns to a space outside the Redeker Center after conservation by Abby Hedley, UNI Art Conservationist, and Tom Stancliffe, retired Fine Arts professor; photos.
28	COVID-19 on campus: low positivity, case counts to start spring semester Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2	02/01/2021	Low positivity rates and case counts of COVID-19 have been reported on campus; photo.
29	Snow day starts spring semester Northern Iowan 117:28, p.1	01/28/2021	The Spring semester began with a snow day; photos.
30	Students plan for a long winter break Northern Iowan 117:27, p.1	11/19/2020	Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall semester classes will end on November 24 and spring classes begin on January 25, resulting in a longer winter break for students. Students share their plans for the break; photo.
31	Test Iowa site comes to UNI campus Northern Iowan 117:25, p.1	11/12/2020	UNI brings a Test Iowa site to UNI to make getting tested for COVID-19 easier and more accessible; photo.
32	UNI campus to host Test Iowa site Northern Iowan 117:24, p.2	11/09/2020	The Student Health Center (SHC) hosts a Test Iowa site, primarily for the UNI community; photo.
33	ISSO winter clothing drive heats up Northern Iowan 117:21, p.1	10/29/2020	The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) sponsors a winter clothing drive; photo.
34	PMB takes a "Trip to the Movies" Northern Iowan 117:20, p.1	10/26/2020	The Panther Marching Band perform a show of popular songs from various films; photos.
35	Dining centers continue to adapt Northern Iowan 117:18, p.1	10/19/2020	Piazza and Rialto adapt to COVID-19 and social distancing; photos.
36	Panther Portrait: College Hill farmers market Northern Iowan 117:15, p.5	10/08/2020	The College Hill Farmers Market on October 1 was held in the middle of the street instead of the Octopus parking lot; photos.
37	Health Center implements test fee Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1	10/01/2020	The UNI Student Health Service will begin charging $80 per COVID-19 test as the State-borrowed analysis machine is expected to be returned soon; photo.
38	PMB hosts first live performance Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5	09/28/2020	The Panther Marching Band (PMB) held its first live performance of the season on September 25; photos.
39	Some in-person classes opt for online Northern Iowan 117:12, p.1	09/28/2020	Although UNI began the academic year with 80% in person and 20% online classes, many have shifted to online due to COVID-19 or other reasons; photos.
40	Health Center cuts free STD testing Northern Iowan 117:9, p.2	09/17/2020	The Student Health Center cuts free access to STD tests, citing financial reasons; photo.
41	Adrianne Finlay previews "Cut Off" in Thursday reading Northern Iowan 117:4, p.4	08/31/2020	Adrianne Finlay delivers a reading of her book "Cut Off" at the Final Thursday Reading Series, hosted in the backyard of the Hearst Center due to COVID-19 protocols; photo.
42	GBPAC hosts a very happy livestream Northern Iowan 117:2, p.5	08/24/2020	The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) has started hosting livestreamed concerts called "Local Legends" which features local musicians, including Christopher's Very Happy Band. The shows will be streamed on the GBPAC Facebook and YouTube page; photo.
43	New procedures keep campus clean Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1	08/20/2020	Before the much debated return to campus, both students and staff had experienced firsthand the expectations and stress the university placed on cleanliness. Every student was required to complete the Protecting Our Panthers COVID-19 training before returning to campus for the fall. A majority of staff, both full and part-time, were also given additional training that included new university protocol for keeping the campus clean; photo.
44	Speaker discusses binge eating, perseverance Northern Iowan 116:40, p.2	03/02/2020	Speaker and author Kara Whitely presented on her struggles with binge eating as well as her successes, including climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro, on February 24 in the Old Central Ballroom of Maucker Union as part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week; photo.
45	Jazz combos present spring concert Northern Iowan 116:39, p.1	02/27/2020	The UNI Jazz combo groups performed a spring concert in Russell Hall's Bengtson Auditorium on February 25. The concert was organized by School of Music professor Chriz Merz and graduate school conductors. The Isaac Schwarts combo performance included a piece written by member Andrew Piper. The Max McBride combo, Roomba Cats, and Flat Earth combo also performed; photos.
46	Panther Portrait: NSSLHA Formal Northern Iowan 116:38, p.4	02/24/2020	The UNI chapter of the National Student Speech Learning Hearing Association (NSSLHA) held its first formal for members. The NSLHA is an organization that is made up of undergraduate and graduate students who study communication disorders; photos.
47	"I Heart Female Orgasm" talks sex Northern Iowan 116:34, p.8	02/10/2020	UNI's Campus Activities Board and Student Wellness Center collaborated to present "I Heart Female Orgasm," an informative event about sexuality held on February 6 in the Maucker Union Ballroom; photos.
48	Students donate at spring blood drive Northern Iowan 116:33, p.2	02/06/2020	The LifeServe Blood Center spring blood drive was held in the Old Central Ballroom in Maucker Union on February 4. It was sponsored by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NCA) and Office of Community Engagement. Cedar Falls site supervisor Marena Williams spoke about the importance of donating blood; photo.
49	A very happy jazz performance Northern Iowan 116:30, p.4	01/27/2020	Christopher's Very Happy Band (CVH.B) preformed in Russell Hall's Bengtson Auditorium on January 24. The concert featured jazz compositions from their second album. CVH.B's band members include UNI faculty members Christopher Merz and Mike Conrad, as well as guest artists Drew Morton and Dave Tiede. UNI senior education major Dakota Anderson and UNI percussion instructor Matthew Andreini also performed; photos.
50	Film informs on trauma-informed care Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5	01/27/2020	The UNI Department of Social Work hosted a film screening of "Like Any Other Kid" and subsequent discussion about the use of therapeutic approaches to promote behavioral change in the juvenile justice system, specifically the Missouri Method. Graduate student and co-president of the Master's in Social Work Student Association (MWSWA) Nicole Valentine assisted in coordinating the event and spoke on trauma and rehabilitation; photo.
51	Lecture connects climate change to art Northern Iowan 116:23, p.1	11/18/2019	The final installment of the Aldo Leopold Distinguished Lectures Series was held on November 13 in Lang Hall Auditorium. Artist Justin Brice Guariglia presented "We Are the Asteroid: Art and the Ecological Crisis," discussing the effects of climate change, what it means for the future, and its relation to art; photos.
52	REC launches #UNIisnotanAlly campaign Northern Iowan 116:19, p.1	11/04/2019	Following President Nook's October 30 email to campus regarding the concerns of the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC), members of the REC have launched their #UNIisnotanAlly campaign across campus and social media on November 1. It shares videos of student's personal accounts and testimonies of experiencing racism at UNI. The REC members also distributed fliers. The article covers the communication and goal-setting initiatives between REC and the Senior Leadership Team and that the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), UNI Faculty Senate, and United Faculty support REC; photo.
53	Speaker encourages mental health discussion Northern Iowan 116:18, p.1	10/31/2019	Speaker Ross Trowbridge discussed mental health during his presentation in the Maucker Union Ballroom on October 29. Trowbridge, who has Borderline Personability Disorder (BPD), talked about his life and struggles as well as becoming an advocate for mental health awareness; photos.
54	Latinx Showcase Northern Iowan 116:13, p.5	10/14/2019	Latinx students shared talents and culture on October 11 at the Latinx Showcased hosted by UNIdos in Lang Hall Auditorium; photos.
55	Panther Portrait: Orange Party Northern Iowan 116:13, p.5	10/14/2019	UNI Dance Marathon hosted an "Orange Party" on October 10th, 2019 on the Wellness and Recreation Center basketball courts; photos.
56	Exploring representation in theatre Northern Iowan 116:3, p.5	09/09/2019	TheatreUNI presented "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do...?" on September 6 and 7 in the Bertha Martin Theatre. The show was developed over the summer by assistant professors of theatre Jim Bray and Amy Osatinski, who were awarded a fellowship from the Graduate College at UNI for its production. With the help of students identifying as black or Latinx, the show's theme concerned historical representation of Asian, Latinx, black, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ people in theatre with a mix of lightheartedness and seriousness; photos.
57	Rainbow Reception welcomes students Northern Iowan 116:1, p.3	08/29/2019	On August 28, the UNI Gender and Sexuality Services (GSS) held the Rainbow Reception at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The Rainbow Reception was a way to welcome LGBTQ+ community members and allies to UNI and to help learn more about the community. There were informational booths as well as speakers, which included the announcement of the Thomas M. Davis Endowed Scholarship for transgender UNI students; photo.
58	Welcome Back Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1	08/29/2019	Students that work at the Northern Iowan share advice to new and returning UNI students. Gabrielle Leitner (Executive Editor), Gabrielle Cummings (Art Director), Elizabeth Kelsey (News Editor), Sofia Legaspi (Campus Life Editor), Jacob Potter (Sports Editor), and Cecilia Mitchell (Copy Editor) give advice and answer questions; photo.