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Our Tomorrow Campaign raises over $342 million dollars

The Northern Iowan

As UNI’s year-long sesquicentennial celebration comes to a close, the final total raised for UNI’s Our Tomorrow Campaign was announced at the 2026 Homecoming Bash. With more than 34,000 donors...

Down goes No. 4

The Northern Iowan

The University of Northern Iowa football team snatched another top-five victory on Saturday, Oct. 10th, defeating the No. 4 ranked North Dakota Fighting Hawks 24-17 at the UNI-Dome. The victory...

UNI Democrats work to increase political involvement on campus

The Northern Iowan

Getting involved in politics can seem intimidating for college students, especially those who are still learning about elections and political issues. But the UNI Democrats hopes to make that process...

UNI basketball’s Ian Smike ready for next chapter

The Northern Iowan

“I wanted to go to a school that was still a winning culture.” He came to UNI. West Palm Beach, Florida, native Ian Smikle was one of five transfer portal...

UNI volleyball continues winning streak against Drake and Southern Illinois

The Northern Iowan

The University of Northern Iowa volleyball team continued its strong start in Missouri Valley Conference play last week, earning victories over Drake and Southern Illinois to remain undefeated in conference...

Late goal keeps UNI soccer level with Valparaiso

The Northern Iowan

The University of Northern Iowa women’s soccer team tied with the Valparaiso Beacons 1-1 in the Panthers’ fourth Missouri Valley Conference matchup on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the UNI Soccer...

UNI’s WRC offers opportunities to stay fit

The Northern Iowan

In a community built around lecture halls, exams and strengthening the knowledge of students, the University of Northern Iowa’s Wellness and Recreation Center, or as Panthers call it, the WRC,...

‘I like to make weird music so people feel fine with being weird’

The Northern Iowan

Cyrus Almity Guizar is a music student at the University of Northern Iowa studying music technology and music composition, originally from Waterloo, Iowa. “[Music composition is] a lot of studying...

Panther Esports levels up community & competition

The Northern Iowan

Panther Esports is hosting an esports tournament on Oct. 17, 2026, at the University of Northern Iowa. The tournament, as well as the sport, is important to everyone on the...

AI is eroding our humanity. Are we concerned enough?

The Northern Iowan

Editor’s Note: Opinions written by staff do not reflect the entirety of the Northern Iowan, only the writer who shares their opinion. All opinions are welcome in the Northern lowan...

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