Kelsey--Elizabeth [Class of 2021]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	First two provost candidates announced Northern Iowan 117:54, p.1	04/29/2021	Since last June, the Provost Search Committee of UNI has been reviewing candidates to fill the vacancy left by Jim Wohlpart. Candidates Vandana Kohli and Kelly Burke have been announced; photos.
2	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.
3	Walk supports suicide prevention Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1	04/26/2021	UNI hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk supporting suicide awareness and mental health resources on April 24. The walk across campus featured booths and two livestreamed speakers addressed participants at 2 p.m.; photos.
4	News editor bids farewell to the NI Northern Iowan 117:52, p.2	04/22/2021	News editor Elizabeth Kelsey reflects about her time writing for the Northern Iowan; photo.
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	'21-22 academic calendar released; breaks to return Northern Iowan 117:50, p.2	04/15/2021	UNI released the 2021-2022 academic calendar which includes the return on the week-long Thanksgiving break, Spring break, and in-person commencement ceremonies, as well as a mixture of in-person, online, and hybrid class formats. The winter term sessions implemented last year will continue due to its success to help students stay-on-track for graduation.
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	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.
9	Cedar Falls renews mask mandate through mid-May; Nook supports extension Northern Iowan 117:48, p.2	04/08/2021	The Cedar Falls City Council has extended the mask mandate to May 19. President Mark Nook spoke to the Council via Zoom showing his support and stating that an extension to June would be beneficial for staff and students K-12. The mask mandate will be reviewed on May 17 for Cedar Falls while Waterloo's mandate remains in place indefinitely; 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	McCollum mechanical issues cancel class Northern Iowan 117:45, p.1	03/29/2021	All classes in McCollum Hall have been cancelled or moved online March 24 through March 30 due to the failure of two bearings in the fan that circulate the air. As a result of the lack of circulation to the central part of the building, McCollum Hall could not meet Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(CDC) COVID-19 guidelines; 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	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.
15	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.
16	UNI Outdoors hosts "Boulder Bash" Northern Iowan 117:41, p.4	03/15/2021	UNI Outdoors held a rock-climbing "Boulder Bash" event on March 13 in the Wellness and Recreation Center. They will also hold a Rock Revolution climbing event April 17-18; photos.
17	A note from the News Editor: The NI wants YOU! Northern Iowan 117:40, p.2	03/11/2021	A note recruiting Panthers to be a part of the Northern Iowan team.
18	UNI-Dome roof to be replaced Northern Iowan 117:40, p.1	03/11/2021	The university plans to replace the central portion of the UNI-Dome's roof. According to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, the project will cost $7-$8 million; however, ways to fund the project have not yet been determined; photo.
19	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.
20	Instructional breaks at Iowa, not UNI Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2	03/08/2021	Due to the pandemic, UNI's spring semester calendar was condensed and eliminated Spring break. Some students are feeling strained and wish for "instructional break" days that the University of Iowa offers. Patrick Pease, UNI's Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, explains the calendar and lack of breaks; photo.
21	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.
22	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.
23	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.
24	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.
25	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.
26	NISG presidential candidates: Bennett and Struck Northern Iowan 117:34, p.1	02/18/2021	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential candidates Samantha Bennett and Alisanne Struck talk about their running platforms for student government president and vice president; photo.
27	NISG presidential candidates: Butt and Hussain Northern Iowan 117:34, p.1	02/18/2021	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential candidates Muhammad Shamir Butt and Bilal Hussain talk about their running platforms for student government president; photo.
28	COVID-19 on campus: slight increase Northern Iowan 117:33, p.2	02/15/2021	An update on COVID on campus; photo.
29	Spring 2021 Career Fair Guide Northern Iowan 117:32, p.	02/11/2021	The Spring 2021 Career Fair Guide includes a list of employers, career fair tips, and an article by Elizabeth Kelsey titled "How navigate a Virtual Career Fair in 2021."
30	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.
31	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.
32	COVID-19 updates: U.K. variant in Iowa, winter masking tips Northern Iowan 117:30, p.2	02/04/2021	Updates about COVID-19 on campus, including the B.1.1.7 (UK) variant in Iowa and tips on wearing a mask in the winter.
33	UNI will receive additional COVID-19 relief funding Northern Iowan 117:30, p.2	02/04/2021	UNI to receive $3 million more in COVID-19 relief funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), although it is yet undetermined how it will be disbursed to students.
34	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.
35	NI en Español: ¡Bienvenidos! Northern Iowan 117:28, p.2	01/28/2021	The Northern Iowan introduces a Spanish-language column, NI en Espanol.
36	NISG seeks new vice president Northern Iowan 117:28, p.2	01/28/2021	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) begins searching for a new vice president to replace Rachel Greene, who resigned; photos.
37	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.
38	Covid-19 on campus: slight decline Northern Iowan 117:26, p.1	11/16/2020	The UNI Student Health Center reports a decrease in both COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates; photo.
39	Bringing pandemics to life across all generations Northern Iowan 117:25, p.4	11/12/2020	Departments across the Rod Library curated a display about the 1918 influenza pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
40	UNI to host IHSAA games as planned Northern Iowan 117:25, p.2	11/12/2020	Despite COVID restrictions enacted by Governor Kim Reyolds, the UNI-Dome will host the Iowa High School Athlete Association football semifinals; photo.
41	COVID-19 on campus: numbers increase Northern Iowan 117:24, p.1	11/09/2020	COVID cases on campus continue to rise; photos.
42	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.
43	COVID-19 on campus: continued rise Northern Iowan 117:22, p.1	11/02/2020	COVID-19 on campus continues to spread; photo.
44	Election Day: Where, how to vote Northern Iowan 117:22, p.2	11/02/2020	Information about voting in the 2020 election; photo.
45	Students for Life: Nook overturns NISG Court's decision Northern Iowan 117:21, p.1	10/29/2020	UNI President Mark Nook overturns the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court's decision to deny Students for Life's application to become a student organization. Nook discusses the appeals and decision process, and the article highlights sections of his eight-page ruling; photos.
46	COVID-19 on campus: numbers rise Northern Iowan 117:20, p.1	10/26/2020	Positive COVID-19 cases rise; photo.
47	Students for Life awaiting president's verdict Northern Iowan 117:20, p.2	10/26/2020	Students for Life still awaits a verdict from President Nook on whether they can form a student organization. They appealed to Nook after the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court both denied their application.
48	Students for Life appeals to president Northern Iowan 117:19, p.1	10/22/2020	Students for Life appeals to President Nook after the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court denied its request to form a student organization; photos.
49	COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate increases Northern Iowan 117:18, p.2	10/19/2020	Statistics on the growing positive COVID-19 rates; photo.
50	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.
51	Students for Life: Court upholds Senate decision Northern Iowan 117:17, p.1	10/15/2020	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Supreme Court, in a 5-3 vote, upheld a decision made by the NISG Senate to deny UNI Students For Life to be a student organization; photo.
52	Students for Life fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:16, p.1	10/12/2020	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) fails to pass a bill allowing the student organization "Students for Life" to form on campus, stirring controversy; photo.
53	College Hill parking changes arrive Northern Iowan 117:14, p.2	10/05/2020	The City of Cedar Falls, the College Hill Partnership, and UNI have added a 50 cent hourly fee to two parking lots on College Hill which used to be free. New Pay Station Smart Meters along with an app called 'Park Smarter' are now in use to help with parking in these areas; photo.
54	COVID-19 on campus Northern Iowan 117:14, p.1	10/05/2020	The number of cases of COVID-19 on campus reported by the Student Health Center and self-reported tests have remained relatively low and consistent throughout the semester. UNI is following the guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announcing that individuals exposed to COVID-19 only have to quarantine if both parties are not wearing masks; photo.
55	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.
56	IDPH adjusts quarantine recommendations Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1	10/01/2020	The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adjusted its 14 day COVID-19 quarantine recommendations to exclude exposure when both participants were wearing a mask; photo.
57	Local mask mandates: Waterloo extends, Black Hawk County fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2	09/24/2020	The Waterloo City Council approved an extension to the city-wide mask mandate, while the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors failed to pass a county-wide mask mandate. The City of Cedar Falls also has a mask mandate in place.
58	UNI-Dome to become voting site Northern Iowan 117:11, p.2	09/24/2020	The UNI-Dome will be a voting site for early and general election voting for Black Hawk County residents; photo.
59	COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1	09/21/2020	The number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus decreases.
60	Dance Marathon hosts kickoff event Northern Iowan 117:10, p.4	09/21/2020	Dance Marathon hosts a kickoff event in the wake of COVID-19; photo.
61	Bars set to open earlier than expected Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1	09/17/2020	Governor Kim Reynolds declares that bars in Black Hawk, Dallas, and Polk counties can reopen; photos.
62	UNI announces shifts to spring semester Northern Iowan 117:9, p.1	09/17/2020	Spring break is cancelled due to COVID-19; photo.
63	COVID-19 on campus: 17 new cases Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1	09/14/2020	The UNI Student Health Center reports 17 new cases of Covid-19. This brings the total to 132 on campus. This is a 15.45% increase compared to the previous rating period of 22.96%, making a decline in cases.
64	Virtual fair offers opportunities Northern Iowan 117:8, p.7	09/14/2020	Students attend the spring 2020 Career Fair. This fall, due to COVID-19, The Career Fair will be held virtually; photo.
65	Cedar Falls passes mask mandate Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1	09/10/2020	The Cedar Falls City Council issues a citywide mask mandate; photo.
66	"Quest" to promote racial justice Northern Iowan 117:6, p.2	09/07/2020	The program "Cultivating Justice: A 6-Week Quest Toward Racial Equity" is announced; photo.
67	COVID-19 alters commencement and homecoming Northern Iowan 117:6, p.4	09/07/2020	2020 commencement and homecoming are moved online due to COVID-19; photo.
68	UNI releases latest COVID-19 numbers Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1	09/07/2020	The latest COVID-19 statistics on campus are released; photo.
69	Quarantine concerns prompt classroom shifts Northern Iowan 117:5, p.1	09/03/2020	Classrooms change their locations and arrangements with growing COVID-19 concerns, with an emphasis on students sitting six feet apart to reduce the frequency of quarantining; photos.
70	Loss of AC in McCollum causes class cancellation Northern Iowan 117:3, p.4	08/27/2020	Classes taking place in McCollum Science Hall were cancelled due to an internal failure in the air conditioning system; photo.
71	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.
72	Students flock to bars amid COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:2, p.1	08/24/2020	Bars on College Hill have received criticism on social media due to the appearance of not following COVID-19 guidelines. Some UNI students posted photos of long lines outside of College Hill bars where people are packed tightly together and not wearing masks; photo.
73	Students return to the "classroom" Northern Iowan 116:1, p.1	08/20/2020	In hopes of lessening the spread of COVID-19, UNI is implementing three main options for fall 2020 classes--fully in-person, fully online and hybrid. Most students interviewed by the Northern Iowan preferred in-person classes; photo.
74	Coronavirus: Updates on the pandemic Northern Iowan 116:43, p.1	03/12/2020	The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the virus a pandemic and Iowa has a total of 13 cases as of March 11, 2020. UNI administrators sent out an email March 10 stating that all classes will be online until at least April 3. Dining centers, residence halls, and facilities including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Rod Library, Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC), and Student Health Clinics will remain open. Off-campus learning experiences are not impacted. Performances at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) will also continue with increased safely measures. Other Iowa universities have made similar decisions. The Board of Regents will be continuing the international travel ban each Monday for a continual 30-day period. Domestic travel remains an institutional-level decision. On March 8, Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. On March 9, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed an additional five cases, and Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation; photo.
75	UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1	03/09/2020	Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.
76	Special election raises issues of PSO Northern Iowan 116:41, p.1	03/05/2020	In the wake of council member Rob Green's resignation to serve as the mayor of Cedar Falls, the Cedar Falls City Council voted to have Nick Taiber fill the vacated seat. Cedar Falls residents petitioned to fill the at-large seat by special election; the petition was approved and the election will take place on March 24. Those on the ballot include Kelly Dunn, T.J. Frein, Fred Perrymann, Penny Popp, and LeaAnn Saul, but not Taiber. Taiber decided not to run due to controversy about potential implementation of a public safety officer (PSO) program. The PSO program, implemented in 2015, is a paid on-call proram to cross-train staff to assist police and fire safety efforts. Members of the community have argued against or in favor of the program based upon their views of its safety training. Taiber had led the council's decision to eliminate firefighter positions and replace them with PSOs; photo.
77	NISG announces election results Northern Iowan 116:39, p.1	02/27/2020	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) announced election results. Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene won the President and Vice President positions in an uncontested race, receiving 100% of the vote. Senator-elects were as follows: Graduate College - Denise Kassis and Jaclyn Davidshofer; College of Business - Esha Jayswal, Mohammad Rawwas, and Matthew Barton; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Ochuko Avwunuma, Rocio Castrejon, Danielle Goedken, and Gisselle Herrera; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences - Abigail Kraft, Alisanne Struck, Randy Everding, and Noelle Sampson. Many senate seats remained unfilled; photo.
78	Alum Grassley visits UNI in annual 99-county tour Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2	02/24/2020	Long-serving Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley visited UNI on Thursday, February 20. During his short visit, he answered questions from students and community members; photo.
79	Parking changes coming to College Hill Northern Iowan 116:38, p.2	02/24/2020	Parking in the College Hill area will soon be standardized between lots with new signage and pay stations; photos.
80	'Black and Educated' calls for change Northern Iowan 116:37, p.1	02/20/2020	The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the panel "Black and Educated" in the Maucker Union Ballroom on February 18. Panelists, all UNI employees, included Ieshia Brown, academic advisor for Student Support Services; Dr. Mickye Johnson, director of the Upward Bound program; Dr. Irenea Walker, assistant professor of elementary education; Dr. Shuaib Meacham, associate professor of literacy, and Dr. Robert Welch, director of academic advising in the College of Education. Panelists shared their experiences and challenges as Black educators, described UNI's environment for people of color, and discussed ways that UNI students, especially white students, can contribute to a positive shift on campus; photo.
81	NISG debate: Elle, Rachel talk platform Northern Iowan 116:37, p.2	02/20/2020	During the Northern Iowa Student Government's (NISG) annual debate, competing presidential tickets have the chance to debate their platforms; however, during this election Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene run unopposed. The event was held on February 19 in the Maucker Union Coffeehouse and NISG Chief Justice Bekah Bass moderated. Boeding and Greene discussed their platform, based on student comfort and success. Elections will be on February 25; photo.
82	NISG debate set for Wed., Feb. 19 Northern Iowan 116:36, p.2	02/17/2020	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host its annual debate in Maucker Union Coffeehouse. At the event, presidential and vice presidential candidates Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene will speak with students and present their platform. Since Boeding and Greene are the only presidential ticket running, the event will serve more as a town hall session, as opposed to the traditional debate format.
83	NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene Northern Iowan 116:35, p.1	02/13/2020	Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos.
84	Panel addresses diversity in the workplace Northern Iowan 116:34, p.2	02/10/2020	On February 6, UNI hosted a panel discussing diversity in the workplace at the Center for Multicultural Education (CME). Panelists included Michelle Byers, assistant vice president and director of the Office of Human Resources, Keyah Levy, assistant director of the CME, and Chiquita Loveless, Military and Veteran Student Services coordinator; Gabriela Olivares, associate dean of the Graduate College, moderated. Panelists spoke on their personal experiences in the workplace, how faculty and staff can encourage diversity, and answered questions; photo.
85	Caucus results cause delay, confusion Northern Iowan 116:33, p.1	02/06/2020	Technical difficulties resulted in Democratic caucus result delays. As of printing, Pete Buttigieg narrowly led the state, followed by Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Joe Biden. UNI hosted two locations. In the West Gymnasium, Sanders received four delegates, Warren three, and Buttigieg two. In Maucker Union, Sanders received three delegates, and Warren, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar two. Student Erin Thomason, who served as the precinct chair for the West Gym, discussed the technical difficulties they encountered.
86	UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1	01/30/2020	UNI students and faculty participated in a mock caucus on January 27 ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The event was hosted by the American Democracy Projects, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the political science department; photos.
87	Imagine College Hill! kickoff workshop planned Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5	01/27/2020	Students and community members are invited to the Imagine College Hill! kickoff visioning workshop on January 29 at the Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE). Through the program, the College Hill Partnership will gather public ideas and feedback on revisioning the district; photo.
88	Klobuchar's daughter visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:30, p.2	01/27/2020	Abigail Bessler, daughter of Minnesota senator and Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, made a brief stop at UNI while traveling across Iowa in support of her mother's campaign. Klobuchar is not able to attend Iowa campaigning due to impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Klobuchar is polling at 11% in Iowa; photo.
89	University to host mock caucus Northern Iowan 116:29, p.2	01/23/2020	The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo.
90	WRC updates facilities, hours Northern Iowan 116:28, p.2	01/16/2020	The Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) updated its facilities to include the Panther Performance Center (PPC), which is accessible to students throughout the day. Previously, areas were closed to students when reserved for classes. Christopher Denison, Director of Recreation Services, hopes the change will encourage students to use the WRC instead of a facility or service outside UNI; photos.
91	UNI hosts caucus in Maucker Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1	12/30/2019	The event, held one week before the Iowa caucuses on February 3, was intended to introduce students to the caucus process and the role it plays in the American democratic system. As Hoffman called the group to order, she stressed the value of Iowans' unique experience of being "first in the nation in the caucusing process". Hoffman opened with a general explanation of the caucus process, including how to find your ward and precinct location; photo.
92	Students lend hand in prairie project Northern Iowan 116:26, p.2	12/09/2019	Students from Craig Hemsath's Union High School participated in a prairie re-seeding project in collaboration with the Tallgrass Prairie Center on Wednesday, November 20 at the Irvine Prairie, donated by Cathy Irvine in memory of her husband David; photo.
93	UNI receives $10 million donation Northern Iowan 116:23, p.2	11/18/2019	Local couple David (class of 1981) and Karen Takes recently made a $10 million donation to UNI; photo.
94	UNI community packs REC town hall Northern Iowan 116:22, p.1	11/14/2019	More than 200 students, faculty, and community members attended a town hall hosted by the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) at Maucker Union on November 11. REC summarized their formation and launch of the #UNIisnotanAlly campaign, directed at what they viewed as a failure of UNI's administration to act on goals to combat racism. REC took questions and invited students of color to share their experiences. An addition to the article titled "Related: REC, students from Iowa and ISU attend Board of Regents meeting" covers the Board of Regents November 13 meeting that REC and representatives from Iowa and Iowa State attended to call for a town hall meeting with the regents; photos.
95	UNI voter turnout top among IA public universities Northern Iowan 116:21, p.2	11/11/2019	UNI had the highest voter turnout among Iowa's three public universities. UNI participated in Iowa Campus Compact's Voting Challenge. The school had originally been part of the ALL IN Challenge, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), academic departments, and student organizations had formed the #PanthersVote coalition for the 2018 midterm election.
96	UNI, DMACC announce partnership Northern Iowan 116:21, p.2	11/11/2019	Students from Des Moines Area Community College that plan to transfer to UNI will be able to do so on the DMACC campus. Students in the program will complete two years of study at DMACC and two more through UNI. This provides opportunities for students to stay close to home while attending college; photo.
97	Translator and author Ugarte visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:20, p.1	11/07/2019	Author and translator Michael Ugarte gave a lecture in the Slife Ballroom of the UNI Commons on November 4 as part of the Hearst Lecture Series hosted by the Department of Languages and Literatures. Ugarte was introduced by UNI Spanish professor Heather Jeronimo before discussing his research on colonial and post-colonial relations between Spain and its African territories.
98	Lawther RLC serves students Northern Iowan 116:19, p.5	11/04/2019	Michelle Moyna has been the Resident Life Coordinator (RLC) for Lawther Dorm since July 2019. Her duties include working with college students, supervising the dorm's resident assistants, advising the Lawther Activities Board, serving on the Residence Hall Association (RHA), and chairing the Training Committee; photo.
99	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.
100	Author Sandra Cisneros visits UNI Northern Iowan 116:18, p.1	10/31/2019	Author Sandra Cisneros came to UNI as part of the 2019 Hearst Lecture Series, hosted by the Department of Languages and Literature. Cisneros read parts of her books and gave advice to students. After her lecture, she signed copies of her books and answered student questions; photos.