Homecoming

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1 NISG October updates
Northern Iowan 119:23, p.2
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) gives their list of accomplishments during October which include the Our Tomorrow Campaign Launch, homecoming celebrations, welcoming new NISG members, and more; photo.
2 Former Panther gifts $5 million
Northern Iowan 119:18, p.1
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.
3 DigUNI showcases archaeology program with campus excavation
Northern Iowan 119:16, p.4
For Family Weekend, DigUNI is hosting an open house for anyone to come and experience an excavation site firsthand. Aubrey Schafbuch interviews Donald Gaff who shares the benefits of having events like this and invites everyone to join; photo.
4 Kurt Warner returns to UNI
Northern Iowan 119:14, p.6
Kurt Warner, former UNI football player and NFL Hall of Famer returns to UNI for homecoming weekend events; photo.
5 Then and now: HOCO on the Hill
Northern Iowan 119:14, p.1
Mallory Schmitz writes about the opening of College Street better known as the Hill during homecoming since the riots of 1996. Cedar Fall's Acting Chief of Police Mark Howard talks about his experiences with the Hill the past few homecoming years and what the Cedar Falls Police plans to do for homecoming in the future; photo.
6 UNI campus goes bananas
Northern Iowan 119:14, p.1
Olivia Brunsting reports on the new so-called "banana week" phenomenon during homecoming week. Students known as the banana bandits have placed over 40 bananas in weird places around campus such as the panther statue near Maucker Union, UNI Dome, and on window sills; photo.
7 Ding dong: New bells cast during Our Tomorrow campaign launch
Northern Iowan 119:13, p.1
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.
8 Panthers fall to Redbirds, 23-21
Northern Iowan 119:13, p.6
Drew Hill reports on the Panther homecoming football game loss against Indiana State; photo.
9 Panthers stay perfect in the MVC
Northern Iowan 119:13, p.7
Ben Lahart describes the volleyball team's homecoming matches against Bradley University and Illinois State. Panthers beat both Bradley, 3-0 and Illinois, 3-1; photo.
10 Panthers get ready to growl and groove
Northern Iowan 119:12, p.1
Bailey Klinkhammer reports the upcoming homecoming campus events such as the launch of the Our Tomorrow Campaign, campaniling, and the Homecoming Parade; photo.
11 UNI Carillonneurs to perform during campaniling
Northern Iowan 119:11, p.4
The Student Guild of Carillonneurs will perform fan favorite oldies from the 70s during this year's Homecoming tradition, campaniling; photo.
12 Square One Vintage: a local hotspot for vintage apparel
Northern Iowan 119:4, p.1
UNI graphic design alumni Evan Suchomel and current UNI biology and earth science student Damien Lindsey opened a vintage apparel shop in Cedar Valley. The shop sells anything ranging from T-shirts to sweatshirts to denim.
13 Construction in motion on campus
Northern Iowan 119:2, p.1
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.
14 Willie's time has come
Northern Iowan 118:29, p.4
Reprinted from the October 6, 1978 edition of the Northern Iowan, the article discusses Willie Nelson's upcoming performance at homecoming; photo.
15 Panther Portrait: Homecoming
Northern Iowan 118:11, p.5
The photos show a pep rally held during Homecoming as well as the Homecoming Parade in downtown Cedar Falls; photos.
16 Panthers freeze Penguins 34-7 in homecoming game
Northern Iowan 118:11, p.1
The UNI Football team won the 2021 homecoming game against the Youngstown State Penguins, 34-7; photo.
17 "The Great Gastby" Maucker Movie
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.4
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting Maucker Movie for homecoming, and to keep up with the theme "Let the Good Times Roar," they are showing "The Great Gatsby".
18 Let the good times roar
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.1
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.
19 Pride Cry keeps homecoming tradition alive on Monday night
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.4
The Panther Pride Cry kicked off the 2021 homecoming festivities on Monday, with Alpha Sigma Tau and Pi Kappa Alpha winning the competition, allowing them to perform at the Pep Assembly later in the week; photo.
20 Que rujan los buenos tiempos
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.5
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 English and see photos on page 1.
21 T.C. to celebrate eighth homecoming
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.5
The article is a reprint from The College Eye, 11/09/1927, when UNI was the Iowa State Teacher College (ISTC). It discusses homecoming events and traditions; photo.
22 UNI preps for homecoming game vs. Youngstown State
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.6
UNI Football prepares to go against Youngstown State for the homecoming game and first Missouri Valley Football Conference game of the year; photo.
23 NISG preps for homecoming, approves funding for men's soccer club
Northern Iowan 118:9, p.2
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) meeting of the week centered on Homecoming Week festivities, as well as budget information. They also approved $500 for the Men's Soccer Club equipment. Read in Spanish on page 5; photo.
24 NISG se prepara para la semana de regreso a casa, aprueba la financiacion para el futbol masculion
Northern Iowan 118:9, p.5
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) meeting of the week centered on Homecoming Week festivities, as well as budget information. They also approved $500 for the Men's Soccer Club equipment. Read in English on page 2; photo.
25 The roaring 20(21)'s
Northern Iowan 118:9, p.4
Homecoming returns after COVID-19 stopped the 2020 celebrations. The theme of 2021 is "The Roaring 20(21)'s"; photo.
26 Panthers route St. Thomas 44-3 in home opener
Northern Iowan 118:7, p.1
The UNI football team won against St. Thomas in the first home game of the fall season, 44-3. The 2021 UNI Athletics Hall of Fame inductees were also announced at the game; photo.
27 UNI drops homecoming to NDSU, 23-20
Northern Iowan 117:49, p.6
The Panther football team lost the homecoming and final game of the season to North Dakota State, 23-20. They are now 3-4 on the season. The Fall 2021 season is scheduled to begin September 3, 2021 against Iowa State University; photo.
28 Stay safe this homecoming
Northern Iowan 117:47, p.4
Student Wellness Services provides safety tips for students as Homecoming 2020.5 approaches.
29 UNI football vs. USD cancelled, one game left in season
Northern Iowan 117:47, p.6
The UNI football team was supposed to face the University of South Dakota on April 1, but the game was cancelled due to COVID-19 tracing in South Dakota's football program. It will not be made up, leaving UNI with only one game left in the season: Homecoming 2020.5 against North Dakota State on April 10.
30 Dan Levy to attend homecoming 2020.5
Northern Iowan 117:44, p.4
The week of April 5, UNI is hosting a mini homecoming week titled "Panther Park: UNI Homecoming 2020.5". This week will feature various events sponsored by UNI's Campus Activities Board (CAB) and multiple other organizations on campus and in the Cedar Valley community, including a virtual panel with Dan Levy; photos.
31 COVID-19 alters commencement and homecoming
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.4
2020 commencement and homecoming are moved online due to COVID-19; photo.
32 Fortepan Iowa wheat-pastes past
Northern Iowan 116:11, p.1
Three buildings on College Hill have a new look after a wheat-pasting project was completed last week. Volunteer crews pasted five huge images onto the exterior walls in the district. The images were taken from Fortepan Iowa, an online archive of digitized photos based in Rod Library that launched in 2015. Photos in the Iowa archive, all of which are donated, are carefully curated to represent everyday life in Iowa in the 19th and 20th centuries; photo.
33 Panthers edge Penguins, 21-14
Northern Iowan 116:11, p.1
UNI football team won the 2019 homecoming game, beating the Penguins of Youngstown State, 21-14; photos.
34 To UNI & Beyond: Homecoming 2019
Northern Iowan 116:11, p.4
A page of Homecoming photos featuring the Pep Rally, Pride Cry Finals, Alumni House, and the football game against Youngstown State; photos.
35 Homecoming kickoff and beyond
Northern Iowan 116:10, p.1
Students gathered at Lawther Field to celebrate UNI's 100th homecoming week at the annual Homecoming Kickoff. Student organizations competed in a show-down of Panther spirit and the 2019 UNI homecoming king and queen, Jonathan Green and Lauren Folck, were crowned; photos.
36 Homecoming Picnic 2019
Northern Iowan 116:10, p.4
Rain caused UNI's annual Homecoming Picnic to take place in Maucker Union; photos.
37 Homecoming week 2019
Northern Iowan 116:9, p.4
The Homecoming week event schedule for 2019; photos.
38 Panthers fall to Weber State Wildcats, 29-17
Northern Iowan 116:9, p.6
UNI football team lost to Weber State, 29-17, in Ogden, Utah. The Panthers will be in action again on October 5 in the UNI-Dome for a homecoming battle against 22nd-ranked Youngstown State.
39 Wellness Services: homecoming safety tips
Northern Iowan 116:9, p.3
Student Wellness Services provides tips on how to have a safe homecoming; photo.
40 Orchesis & IDT perform at fall show
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.1
IDT Dance Company and Orchesis Dance Company presented their fall recital on October 21 in Russell Hall; photos.
41 Fun and games bring students together at homecoming picnic
Northern Iowan 115:17, p.4
The homecoming picnic was held on October 17 by the Campanile. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) and campus catering worked to host the event, and the Riverview Center for Sexual and Domestic Violence Help and the Student Wellness Services presented; photos.
42 Panther Portrait: Homecoming Parade
Northern Iowan 115:17, p.5
The homecoming parade on October 20 included nearly 90 participants and was sponsored by the UNI Bookstore; photos.
43 Students carry on campaniling tradition
Northern Iowan 115:17, p.1
The annual homecoming Campaniling event on October 20 drew over 300 students; photos.
44 2018 Homecoming kickoff
Northern Iowan 115:16, p.1
2018's Homecoming Week began with the Homecoming Kickoff on Lawther Field. Siraj Acharya and Megan Lenstra were crowned homecoming royalty. Three Pride Cry finalists were chosen: Alpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Dance Marathon, and Alpha Sigma Tau; photos.
45 Panther Portrait: Royalty Competition
Northern Iowan 115:16, p.5
The Homecoming Royalty competition took place in the Maucker Union ballroom on October 11; photos.
46 Tips for a safe homecoming
Northern Iowan 115:16, p.3
Student Wellness Services shares safety tips for Homecoming; photo.
47 Homecoming Parade
Northern Iowan 114:13, p.1
Over 50 groups participated in UNI's annual Homecoming Parade; photo.
48 Homecoming Kick-Off & Pride Cry
Northern Iowan 114:12, p.1
UNI's Homecoming week started with the Panther Kick-Off event and Pride Cry; photo.
49 Panther Portraits: Homecoming picnic Campanile Plaza
Northern Iowan 114:12, p.4
Photos of the UNI Homecoming Picnic; photo.
50 Candidates compete for the crown
Northern Iowan 114:11, p.1
Kicking off UNI's homecoming week festivities is the Homecoming Royalty Competition sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). The homecoming candidates were introduced followed by questions and competitions; photo.
51 Homecoming Week brings fun, food, friends
Northern Iowan 114:11, p.2
UNI's annual Homecoming Week will feature many activities such as the Homecoming Parade, Campaniling, Football, and much more. The theme this year is "Panthers Awaken"; photo.
52 Safe decisions during Homecoming
Northern Iowan 114:9, p.3
Student Wellness Services gives tips on how to stay safe during Homecoming Week; photo.
53 Trouble with ticket policy
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.2
UNI athletics has implemented a new policy requiring students to reserve event tickets ahead of a game instead of obtaining them at the entrance.
54 Parade prevails in the cold
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.1
The homecoming parade was held on Saturday, October 17, with many student organizations participating. Awards were announced at the football game: UNI Health Center one first place and Panther Pep Crew won "Most Spirited"; phoots.
55 UNI drops HoCo game, 24-19
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.6
UNI football lost their homecoming game against Western Illinois, 24-19; photo.
56 Homecoming pride is more than sports pomp
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.4
Carr-Murphy discusses UNI's history and advocates for taking pride in the university every week, not just during Homecoming celebrations; photos.
57 Hoping for happily ever after
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.1
Homecoming week's kick-off Pride Cry event was held at Lawther Field on October 12. The week's theme is "Once Upon a Time." Pride Cry finalists included the Student Admissions Ambassadors (SAA), Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS), Noehren Hall, Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Dance Marathon and Camp Adventure. The Homecoming Court was also announced, including Molly Norman, Emily Thompson, Camryn Wrage, Alicia Hornfeck, Natalie Rork, Kantinka Kyeremateng, Jamal White, Kody Gafkjen, Archie Hardin, and Robert Orman.
58 Panthers look to continue Homecoming success
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.8
The UNI football team hopes for a win against Western Illinois during the 2015 UNI homecoming game; photo.
59 Pedro, Princess and others perform for votes
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.7
Homecoming royalty candidates competed for votes in the Maucker Union; acts ranged from magic shows to pop culture references. Queen candidates included Alicia Hornfeck, Molly Norman, Natalie Rork, Emily Thompson and Camryn Wrage. King candidates included Jamal White, Kantinka Kyerementeng, Bobby Orman, Kody Gafkjen, and Archie Hardin; photo.
60 Think you've had fun? The week's not over yet
Northern Iowan 112:14, p.7
Remaining Homecoming week events include singer Javier Colon at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), UNI Ballroom/Swing Club social, McLeod Madness, pep rally, midnight campaniling, Homecoming parade, student tailgate, volleyball game, The Hot Sardines at GBPAC, pancake breakfast, and soccer game.
61 Panthers fall short of NDSU, 31-28
Northern Iowan 112:13, p.6
The Panther football team lost to North Dakota State, 31-28, bringing the UNI record to 2-3; photo.
62 Take a pledge to protect fellow Panthers: SWS guest column
Northern Iowan 112:13, p.3
Student Wellness Services discusses health and safety during Homecoming week;photo.
63 Can't rain on our parade
Northern Iowan 111:7, p.1
UNI's Homecoming parade returned this year despite rainy weather; photo.
64 Panther pride at Homecoming tailgate
Northern Iowan 111:7, p.5
Students tailgated in C-Parking lot before the Homecoming game; photo
65 Pep rally gears students up for Homecoming game
Northern Iowan 111:7, p.1
The Homecoming pep rally in McLeod Center included speeches from President Ruud, Defensive Line Coach Bryce Paup, performances by the Pride Cry finalists and the UNI Swim and Dive team, and the crowning of the Homecoming king and queen.
66 UNI dominant on homecoming
Northern Iowan 111:7, p.6
UNI Panthers beat Northern Colorado 46-7 for homecoming; photo.
67 Homecoming canidates perform for royal titles
Northern Iowan 111:6, p.1
Many students crammed their way into the Maucker Union's ballroom to witness the potential homecoming king and queen answer questions and display their talents before casting a vote for their favorite; photo.
68 Improving game day experience at UNI
Northern Iowan 111:6, p.6
Sports Columnist Sean Dengler gives his opinion on how UNI could improve its game day experience and bring new energy to Panther sporting events; photo.
69 Kickoff to Homecoming week
Northern Iowan 111:6, p.4
Students crowded Lawther Field to celebrate UNI's Homecoming kickoff.
70 Panthers take on UNC for homecoming
Northern Iowan 111:6, p.6
The Panther football team will take on the University of Northern Colorado for their homecoming game this year; photo.
71 UNI's Homecoming features new and old traditions
Public Relations News Release 2014:33, p.1
UNI's Homecoming celebration begins September 15 and lasts through September 21. UNI is bring back one of its most treasured traditions, the Homecoming Parade.
72 UNI Homecoming parade entries needed
Public Relations News Release 2014:5, p.1
UNI is accepting entries for the Homecoming Parade, which is September 20. The Homecoming theme this year is "Students By Day, Panthers By Night". Forms must be submitted by September 5.
73 NISG campaigning picks up speed
Northern Iowan 110:37, p.1
NISG campaigning has gotten off to a quick start. Candidates will have an open forum on February 18 at 5:00 p.m. in the Maucker Union Coffee House. Election polls will open online on February 25 and close on February 26.
74 Alumni bring character to UNI
Northern Iowan 110:23, p.1
UNI alumni like to stay involved at UNI. Many alumni stay in the area after they graduate. The Alumni Association, along with Connecting Students to Alumni, put on events for alumni throughout the school year; photo.
75 After big win, Sanchez plans activism for future
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1
Steven Sanchez was voted Homecoming queen. He has received support from the majority of UNI. His confidence has been raised due to how UNI has supported him; photo.
76 Tailgating tradition continues at UNI
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.4
Tailgating is a big Homecoming tradition. The tradition continued this weekend. There were games, food, and people surrounding the UNI-Dome before the big Homecoming game; photo.
77 Too little, too late: Panthers' comeback falls short against SIU
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.6
The football team lost to Southern Illinois University in the Homecoming game. The game went into overtime, but the Panthers failed to outscore SIU; photo.
78 UNI couples sidestep curse
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.4
On the night before the Homecoming game, hundreds of students surrounded the Campanile to participate in the tradition of Campaniling; photo.
79 UNI students pump up the pep for Homecoming
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1
The finals of the pride cry were held at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Student Admissions Ambassadors/Connecting Alumni to Students won. Dance Marathon came in second, while Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon came in third; photo.
80 Biological male nominated for Homecoming queen
Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1
Steven Sanchez was nominated for Homecoming queen. He identifies as a male transgender student or gender queer. He felt honored that many people supported him and said they would vote for him; photo.
81 Public intox popular crime during Homecoming
Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1
Alcohol is often an issue during Homecoming week. Last year at the football game, seven students were arrested for public intoxication; photo.
82 Students scramble to complete challenges
Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1
As a part of Homecoming week, CATS put on a Traditions Challenge Amazing Race. Teams raced around the campus demonstrating their knowledge of UNI and taking photos for their Traditions Challenge book; photo.
83 UNI's royalty shows off their talent
Northern Iowan 110:13, p.1
The Homecoming Court participated in a questionnaire and a talent competition on Tuesday night. The Homecoming king and queen will be announced on Friday night during the pep rally; photo.
84 Purple Tie Affair: UNI puts its best foot forward for Homecoming
Northern Iowan 110:11, p.1
The Homecoming theme this year is Purple Tie Affair. Homecoming starts with the Homecoming Kickoff at 5:30pm on Monday, October 12.
85 80 years of a pinning tradition
Northern Iowa Today 96:3, p.8
A quick look at Homecoming buttons; Homecoming 2013 schedule; photo.
86 UNI Homecoming celebration features new events
Public Relations News Release 2013:60, p.1
There are many different events planned for Homecoming. These include a picnic, pride cry, casino night, a magician, and the annual pep rally.
87 NISG wants green light for more buses
Northern Iowan 110:6, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government wants more buses to run on Homecoming weekend to deal with the large number of students. They believe that this would help students to get around safely; photo.
88 Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award
Public Relations News Release 2012:299, p.1
Karl Baresel, Darvel Givens, and Theresa Luensmann were recognized during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony as recipients of the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates.
89 11. Make your own history at UNI by tackling the Traditions Challenge
Northern Iowan 109:54, p.
All incoming freshman get the Traditions Challenge book. Students are encouraged to start making memories by completely the different challenges listed in the book. Students are to take pictures of the challenges; photo.
90 Board set to review student service fees
Northern Iowan 109:52, p.1
The Board of Regents had their annual vote regarding changes to student service fees. Former NISG president, Jordan Bancroft-Smithe plans on publishing the allocations of these funds in the near future so students can be aware of the process.
91 Homecoming pride
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.27
Brandenburg family enjoys Homecoming; photo.
92 Tuition freeze, grievance process and more
Northern Iowan 109:21, p.4
Letter from student body president Jordan Bancroft-Smithe addressing tuition freeze and grievance process. Update on tuition freeze meeting with Regents.
93 Couples carry on campaniling tradition
Northern Iowan 109:17, p.6
About a thousand people gathered under the Campanile at midnight; a brief recounting of the tradition; four students play the Campanile keyboard during the activities; photo.
94 Pep rally pumps Panthers up for Homecoming game
Northern Iowan 109:17, p.6
Cold weather forces rally into McLeod Center; Homecoming court announced; Ian Goldsmith named king, Haley Minear is queen; students perform stunts.
95 Students, citizens and alumni gather at Homecoming Festival
Northern Iowan 109:17, p.6
Included display of murals and student organization booths; photo.
96 Homecoming royalty display talents
Northern Iowan 109:16, p.6
Textiles and Apparel program sponsors runway show for Homecoming royalty; photo.
97 Pride Cry kicks off Homecoming
Northern Iowan 109:16, p.1
Nine teams compete; three teams selected for finals on Friday; teams must sing fight song and another song as well as dance; Homecoming Court announced; photo.
98 Roaring savings
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.7
University Book & Supply store has Homecoming sale.
99 Pin Happy!
Northern Iowan 109:14, p.7
Recipes and instructions for homecoming-inspired crafts and recipes. Includes headband, Rice Krispies treats, fruit skewers, and Panther pride bows.
100 Scheduled events
Northern Iowan 109:14, p.6
Events for the week; Homecoming events.