Raises dwindle, cost of living rises
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Over the past year, United Faculty has brought to light salary disparities between UNI faculty and faculty at UNI’s designated list of peer institutions. Trailing its 10 peer institutions in average faculty salaries, United Faculty sought a 9.89% increase in wages over the course of the two-year contract. The 9.89% increase aims to adjust salaries for the current cost of living, the rise of inflation and salary disparities between peer institutions. The Board of Regents responded to the UNI faculty’s proposal with their own offer of a 6% increase over the two-year contract, falling short almost 4% of United Faculty’s proposal.
According to Robert Earle, interim vice president of United Faculty, even though UNI has seen a decrease in full-time faculty, salaries still aren’t on pace to be able to provide for faculty the way salaries did nearly a decade ago. “In order to merely keep up with inflation over the past decade, faculty would need an increase of 9.89% to have the same buying power that the average faculty member has in 2015,”
said Earle. Over the course of 2013 to 2023, UNI lost 158 full time faculty, which Earle says exceeds the rate of enrollment decreases from that same decade. While UNI saw a 28% decrease in full time faculty, employment of executives and managers at UNI increased by 10.8%.
UNI currently ranks 11th for full time faculty salaries out of the 12 peer institutions named by UNI. These institutions include Central Connecticut State University, Indiana State University and Eastern Illinois University. While UNI averages a salary of $79,400 for all faculty ranks, peer institutions average $90,900 for all faculty ranks. According to Earle, this data points to a clear disparity in salaries between UNI and its peer institutions. “We were able to draw from this data set in making this argument across all ranks, UNI faculty earn 87% of what their national peers make and have not kept up with inflation,” said Earle.
The UNI climate study survey administered by Rankin reported that 63% of UNI faculty had seriously considered leaving the university, and 55% of those who had seriously considered leaving the university
attributed it to low salary pay rate. According to Earle, right now, for professors considering leaving UNI, salaries are “the number one issue.” With almost two-thirds of professors seriously considering leaving UNI, Earle says that the current salary increases “aren’t sustainable.” Not just for faculty, but for UNI students, as well. “Faculty working conditions are student learning conditions. So, that impacts students in all the ways you can imagine,” Earle said.
Earle specifically refers to possible distractions and challenges for faculty as they navigate the quality of compensation changing at UNI. “Health care costs are rising, making it even more difficult…for faculty, which ends up being distractions from our work, it ends up leading to us having challenges attracting and retaining wonderfully faculty, and then, when faculty leave, that means additional service gaps that need to be filled by faculty,” said Earle. “So what we see is faculty doing more with fewer resources.”
According to Josh Lehman, Senior Communications Director for the Board of Regents, the Regents are proposing a
contract that will allow professors to continue to provide quality education for students. “The Board of Regents values the members of United Faculty. They enhance the quality of teaching, research and service at UNI and provide a top-quality experience for our students,” said Lehman. “The Board will continue to follow the collective bargaining process. In addition to proposing a 3% wage increase for each year in the contract, UNI will continue to provide a comprehensive benefits package. That is key to being able to recruit and retain
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CAMPUS LIFE Executive Editor, Bailey Klinkhammer, gives a sneak peak into the preparation for UNI’s 150 birthday celebration.
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Robert Earle, the interim vice president of United Factulty.
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Despite the imminent raise, UNI still ranks low for faculty salaries compared to other universities.
UNI professor Bill Henninger receives spring Fulbright U.S. Scholar award
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Bill Henninger, head of the Department of Family, Aging and Counseling and associate professor of family studies at the University of Northern Iowa, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Taiwan for the Spring 2025 semester from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Through an International Administrators Grant, Henninger will participate in a two-week group seminar with representatives from universities, private sector agencies and organizations, and select government agencies. The program is designed to familiarize U.S. higher education administrators with Taiwan’s higher education system, society and culture. It will consist of briefings, campus visits, appointments with select government officials, cultural activities and meetings with international education professionals.
UNI’s Department of Family, Aging and Counseling has a longstanding faculty and student exchange program with the National Chengchi University in Taipei. Participation in the Fulbright program will strengthen this existing relationship, as well as lay the groundwork for future collaborations between UNI, NCCU and other universities in Taiwan.
“Dr. Henninger is very deserving of this honor,” said Brenda Bass, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. “We are excited about the opportunity for him to deepen our connections in Taiwan, especially with NCCU, because they provide such great skill building experiences for our students and faculty.”
Fulbright U.S. Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators and established pro-
fessionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad. Fulbright Scholars engage in cutting-edge research and expand their professional networks, often continuing research collaborations started abroad and laying the groundwork for forging future partnerships between institutions. Upon returning to their home countries, institutions, labs and classrooms, they share their stories and often become active supporters of international exchange, inviting foreign scholars to campus and encouraging colleagues and
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The next steps for United Faculty include ratifying the new contract, which Earle predicts they’ll do, despite the offer not meeting United Faculty’s proposal. “Our leadership
students to go abroad.
Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided over 400,000 talented and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists and professionals of all backgrounds with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad. Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections and work to address complex global challenges. Notable Fulbrighters include 62 Nobel Laureates, 90 Pulitzer Prize winners, 82 MacArthur Fellows, 41 heads of state or government and thousands of leaders across the
will advocate for taking it as our best strategy moving forward…they’ll feel very much like we do…they’ll recognize it’s disappointing, but move forward as it’s the best option to accept it,” said Earle. United Faculty will be able to renegotiate contracts again in 2027. In
private, public and non-profit sectors.
Over 800 individuals teach or conduct research abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program annually. In addition, over 2,000 Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants — recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals — participate in study/research exchanges or as English teaching assistants in local schools abroad each year.
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program, which operates in over 160 countries worldwide.
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the meantime, Earle says that United Faculty will continue to serve and advocate for their members on different fronts across the campus community, while beginning to strategize on how to approach negotiations for salaries in 2027.
UNI Panther wresting will be giving away eight tattoos in a new collaboration with Honey and Vinegar tattoo studio. The Takedowns and Tattoos event will occur at the upcoming UNI vs ISU dual in the McLeod Center on Feb. 16 between 11 a.m. and 3p.m.. For more information visit @UNI_ PANTHER_WRESTLING on Instagram.
UNI AAF will be hosting speaker Anthony Schultes on March 6, from 5 - 6 p.m. Schultes is a UNI alum and will be discussing the impacts of AI and importance of SEO. This event will be in Curris Business Building room 321. For more information contact Professor Matthew Wilson at matthew.wilson@gmail. com
The Planetarium is open for astronomy programs each Thursday night through March. The first show begins at 6 p.m., and the second show will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome. The planetarium seats 25 people and all shows begin promptly on the hour. Planetarium shows will continue until mid-March. The planetarium is located at room 105 Latham Hall. Cell phones, cameras and tablets cannot be used during the program.
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UNI Prairie Preserve Trails contribute to Cedar Valley ecosystem
ADDIE BUSEMAN Guest Writer
The University of Northern Iowa Prairie Preserve Trails are the hidden gem of Cedar Falls, Iowa. The prairie trails consist of three unique ecosystems which include the Daryl Smith Prairie Preserve, Tallgrass Trails, and Wetland Trails. The UNI prairie trails are close to campus, but allow you to be immersed in nature and transported into a new secret world. These trails are just one thing that makes the campus unique and allows many different opportunities such as outdoor classrooms, hiking, and relaxation.
There is a long history that comes with these trails. Back in the 1970s, biology faculty all over the state were starting to realize that Iowa had become mostly corn and soybeans when it used to be made up mostly of prairie land. They started to wonder if it was possible to plant prairies themselves, even now that the land was tilled up. They began to purchase seed from companies in Nebraska and Kansas. The prairies started with only the grasses and then gradually transplanted in wildflowers and other rare species that were in Iowa’s original prairies. Along with the diversified grasses and wildflowers, it brought new insects and birds to the land as well.
The prairies that are around the University of Northern Iowa came about when the UNI Biological Preserves
Committee was formed and acquired land for the prairies. This committee handles the trails, questions about the trails, maintenance, prairie burns and many more responsibilities.
Laura Jackson is currently the chair of the Biological Preserves Committee and the preserve’s manager. She explained that in the 1970s the prairies had a fence around them. You could not go into
the prairies without a permit and they were only for special research and classes. It was off-limits to the public only allowing people to go in the public demonstration area in the front.
The fenced-off prairie rule changed 15 years ago. Jackson explained, “In 2008, we said let’s open this up. Let’s take those signs down and run some trails through here and get people more involved, and
that’s when it all started.” This allowed not only researchers to access the prairies but also more classes and the general public.
Kathleen Scholl is a professor in outdoor education and recreation at the University of Northern Iowa. She worked with the preserves committee and former landscape architect and established the Upland Forest trail and what is informally called the Panther Ponds Wetlands trail.
Scholl received a grant from Black Hawk County to put a deck on the panther pond for all to enjoy. She explains that the deck sparks people’s curiosity so they “wonder what’s out there, and will go check it out.” This makes the space more usable.
The Panther Pond is shared between the city and the university in what is called a 28 E Agreement. This is because the university owns the property that is along the creek, and then across from it is city property. By having this agreement it allows UNI to use the pond for canoeing and classroom activities, while still allowing the city to use it for flood control.
Vanessa Naranjo is a student at Hawkeye Community College but lives in Cedar Falls. Her experience with the prairie trails has been tranquil and good for her mental and physical well-being.
She discovered the trails with her boyfriend as they were going out for a jog. They ended up exploring around the UNI-Dome and followed the path down to the pond. “It kind of feels like you’re entering a completely different world,” said Naranjo. “You’re surrounded by trees and prairie and it’s hidden but there’s still a clear path that is maintained.”
Naranjo then explained how she doesn’t think a lot of students know about them. “I feel like they’re hidden treasures waiting to be found. They are a great escape from life moving around you and you can just go there and relax.”
Jackson emphasizes that the trails are “for everyone, so come out and enjoy it.” One important thing to remember if you decide to go out on the prairie trails is that you must stay on foot. The trail maintenance doesn’t have enough capacity to maintain trails for heavy bike traffic. Also, dogs must be on a leash and be picked up after.
The University of Northern Iowa Prairie Preserve trails were put in place to not only preserve Iowa’s beautiful and diverse prairie ecosystem but to be enjoyed by the public and students. UNI trails are open from dawn to dusk, with many expansive trails for those in the Cedar Valley to traverse.
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Pictured above, UNI’s expansive trail system is managed by UNI Prairie Preserve in an effort to maintain the diverse ecological systems on UNI’s campus.
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Pictured above, the Panther Pond lives alongside Hudson Road. The pond is shared between both the university and the city of Cedar Falls.
UNI Proud protesta pacíficamente en el campus
Los estudiantes se oponen a las actualizaciones propuestas al plan estratégico
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El miércoles 29 de enero, UNI Proud realizó una protesta pacífica en respuesta al nuevo lenguaje en la actualización del Plan Estratégico propuesto por UNI. Proud es la organización estudiantil, social y política de orgullo LGBTQ de UNI. Allie Clark (they/ them) tiene una doble especialización en Trabajo Social y Psicología y también se desempeña como presidente de Proud ’24-’25.
Clark dice que Proud es un espacio seguro. “Estamos luchando por principios que impulsen un ambiente universitario inclusivo para las personas LGBTQ+ y sus aliados. Organizamos espacios seguros para que tanto los estudiantes queer como sus aliados se desestresenliberen del estrés y tengan un lugar donde pueden existir libres de cualquier juicio. También nos involucramos mucho en esfuerzos de activismo y defensa, tanto en el campus como en la comunidad. Esos esfuerzos incluyen protestas, realizar campañas de concientización y difundir información. También nos gusta tener paneles y seminarios para facultadprofesores, estudiantes y organizaciones
externas como la biblioteca pública y Threehouse.”
Los cambios a la actualización del Plan Estratégico propuesto por UNI se deben al proyecto de ley 2435 del Senado de Iowa que, entre otras cosas, impone restricciones a las oficinas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión en las universidades estatales La gobernadora Kim Reynolds promulgó la ley el 9 de mayo de ’25. Sin embargo, la ley no entrará en efecto hasta el 1 de julio de ’25. UNI ya ha reestructurado varias oficinas en conformidad con esta inminente ley.
Clark expresó su frustración por la prisa de la universidad por realizar los cambios. “Es realmente frustrante saber que, cuando se produjeron todos los cambios por primera vez, la vida estudiantil se organizó de modo que se mantuvieran las oficinas de relaciones internacionales y de asuntos de los veteranos. La universidad eligió cuidadosamente qué departamentos consideraban que valían la pena salvar. Al final del día, no eligieron muchas de las oficinas y recursos dentro del CME (Centro de Educación Multicultural) y dentro de los Servicios de Género y Sexualidad.”
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cer insignificantes, Penelope Wilmoth (ella/elle), coordinadora de activismo social y relaciones externas de Proud este año, no está contenta con las modificaciones realizadas al Plan Estratégico propuesto. “Los cambios que se hicieron al Plan Estratégico propuesto se basan en ideas de capacitismo, de racismo, de homofobia, de transfobia, de clasicismo. Fue difícil ver las palabras directamente relacionadas conmigo tachadas con tinta roja.”
Mara Blevins (ella/elle), directora de relaciones con los medios de Proud, dijo que simplemente encontrar los cambios propuestos fue una lucha. “La única razón por la que descubrimos que el plan propuesto se había rehecho por completo fue porque había leído por completo un correo electrónico de la universidad. Estaba escondido hasta mero abajo. La mayoría de las personas que conozco no leyeron por completo ese correo electrónico.”
Los posibles cambios no se reflejan en el sitio web de UNI o de la Junta de Regentes. Wilmoth dice que, aunque saben que los cambios son inevitables, se siente excluida de la conversación. “Yo diría que los cambios al Plan Estratégico que se han realizado y cambios similares en todo Iowa han
hecho que los estudiantes marginados, en mi experiencia, se sientan excluidos de la conversación. Siento que no existen protecciones para garantizar que ellos tengan una educación igual y adecuada en comparación con los estudiantes que no están marginados con base enen base a su identidad.”
Wilmoth agregó a sus pensamientos diciendo, “Entendemos que la universidad tiene esta ley que les dice lo que tienen que cambiar. Por eso en nuestra defensa siempre nos aseguramos de incluir que estamos en contra de esta ley y de este plan porque ambos van de la mano. La ley del Senado fue lo que llevó a las revisiones del plan. Pero ambas son malas. Entendemos que fue necesario hacer cambios, pero desearíamos que hubiera más apoyo en el campus para los estudiantes marginados.”
El grupo dice que hay muchas maneras en que las personas se pueden involucrar. Clark dice, “Siempre hay un poco de indecisión por parte de los aliados de la comunidad a la hora de involucrarse con diferentes organizaciones estudiantiles. Los aliados pueden y deben presentarse y participar.”
Continúan explicando, “Los retrocesos de DEI
(Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión) perjudican a todos, incluso a aquellas identidades que no están marginadas, porque DEI incluye a todos. Es importante tener estas conversaciones vulnerables y abordar las brechas que existen, y es importante saber que todos tienen un espacio en esa conversación. Si tienes privilegios, deberías usarlos para amplificar las voces que están siendo silenciadas o rechazadas.”
En toda la comunidad, muchos están diciendo lo mismo, “apóyense unos a otros.” Un manifestante que deseaba permanecer anónimo dijo, “Nadie puede quitarte quién eres. Todavía eres una persona. Sabes que tus identidades son importantes. Apóyate en tus colegas. Tómalo un día a la vez. Si te presentas, podemos superarlo juntos como comunidad.” UNI Proud se reúne quincenalmente en Rod Library Makerspace los jueves. Su próximo evento se centrará en la creación de arreglos florales basados en la historia queer. Se llevará a cabo el 13 de febrero. Para obtener más información sobre UNI Proud, sígalos en Instagram @NorthernIowaProud.
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As a journalist, there is nothing more important than the First Amendment. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
The Northern Iowan has a wide variety of opinion articles done by hundreds of alumni and guest columnists. Politics, sports, movies and campus life are all part of the opinion section. The NI gives students an outlet to express their dislikes or concerns about topics: and without that, some students have no place to share how they feel about a specific topic. Newspapers are a way for stories to be told and appreciated. Not all journalism is the bashing of a political candidate, I would argue the best journalism consists of ordinary people. Local newspapers showcase community members who go above and beyond for those in need, newspapers will promote local businesses and provide information about community events. Before the age of digitized news, this was how people got their information. Journalism is more important now than ever, in a time of misinformation and bias. While each journalist has their own political points of view, these can be set aside to tell the truth about a candidate or government official that acts in corrupt or dangerous ways. The “bad” journalists misrepresent the amount of productive journalists we have in the United States. To be questioned and criticized in the public eye as a politician is something that is signed up for; words cannot always be hastily said without repercussion. This statement applies to journalists, too. Journalists understand that when they write something, they sign themselves up for the possibility of questioning.
In December 2024, President Donald Trump sued Des Moines Register pollster, Ann Selzer, for “brazen election interference,” when Selzer released a poll that had candidate Kamala Harris projected to win Iowa. Trump noted that suing Selzer
Voices are meant to be heard: the First Amendment and you
would, “[keep] radicals from continuing to act with corrupt intent in releasing polls manufactured for the purpose of skewing election results in favor of Democrats.”
More recently, Congresswoman Mariannette MillerMeeks joined Trump in this lawsuit, claiming the same statement as Trump. MillerMeeks serves the 1st district of Iowa, which includes Iowa City and Pella.
Trump went on to win Iowa by more than 13 percentage points. Iowa was one of many states where Trump beat Harris by over ten percentage points. Trump had officially won the election before he announced he would be suing Selzer. This poll was not released with corrupt intent, nor did it skew the election results in the democrat’s favor, clearly. Iowa has no Democrats that serve in the Senate, nor in the House of Representatives. The last time there was a Democrat in an Iowa Senate seat was 2015; Democrat Tom Harkin. Radicals cannot act with corrupt intent if they aren’t in
office to do so. Trump and Miller-Meeks suing Selzer for this poll is a threat to the First Amendment. Polls do not automatically determine the outcome of an election, it is simply
Journalism exists to call out the poor behavior of our government and those in charge.
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a hypothesis of what could happen. This is gigantically concerning for the future state of the press. While some states welcome freedom of press and speech, that is not necessarily the case for Iowa and other Republican states.
Rob Sand, Iowa’s 33rd state auditor, is one of the only state democrats who has unearthed actual corruoption
within the state, leading to the spotlight on embezzled funds. Sand has uncovered millions of dollars worth of improper spending all over the state. On Jan. 30, Sand issued a report that revealed over $400,000 worth of Iowa taxpayer money was misspent by Children and Families of Iowa, over $300,000 being embezzled directly by administrator Jodi Spargur-Tate.
Iowa Capitol Dispatch notes,
“Some of the improper payments made by Spargur-Tate at Children and Families of Iowa are alleged to include $77,730 that was routed to a relative, Dee Dee Millard, for day care services that were never rendered; $10,014 that went to U.S. Cellular; and $6,167 in payments to MidAmerican Energy.”
The press and public information is truly more important than ever. Without Sand tracking the suspicious
spending of Iowa corporations and state programs, Iowans would be unaware of how their tax dollars are being spent. Truthfully, the only reason we know as much as we do is because of Sand. With the amount of shady governance, one can only assume any other candidate would cover up inappropriate spending, especially if it meant they got something out of it.
In the callout of the misspending of taxpayer dollars, Iowa Workforce Development released a response statement to Sand’s findings. “Auditor Sand stated that his office has advised IWD to improve their monitoring process in five of six of their most recent reports and no action was taken. It is simply inaccurate to say that IWD took no action to improve its monitoring and oversight responsibilities.”
In a case of he said/she said, I believe Sand. When IWD says that they have indeed been taking action, but a whopping $400,000 vanished from their accounts, it is absolutely concerning. Sand responded, saying “I also do want to say to Iowa Workforce Development’s credit, they did, over the course of those years, make progress, right? It’s not that they were doing nothing, but still, at the end of the day, it took quite some time for us to get to the point where those findings have been reduced in their scope, and that was only just this year.”
Without freedom of press, Iowa taxpayers would be unaware of how their money is actually spent. Trump and Miller-Meeks actively threatening the press is beyond concerning, considering freedom of press was a major reason British immigrants came to America. Great Britain silenced their people; which in return, made them leave. Journalism exists to call out the poor behavior of our government and those in charge. If we truly live in a democracy, voices are meant to be heard. Journalists, educators and the watchdogs of America are having to change their wording to fit new curriculums. This is abridging the freedom of speech and press.
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Digital Editor Estelle Johnson argues that without the powers of the First Amdenment, the American public is rendered powerless.
Behind the scenes of UNI’s 150th birthday preparation
Over the course of 150 years, the University of Northern Iowa has known many names – the Iowa State Normal School, The Iowa State Teachers College, the State College of Iowa and now, the University of Northern Iowa.
As UNI prepares for the 2025-2026 academic year, departments across campus also prepare to celebrate UNI’s sesquicentennial anniversary, or 150 years of UNI. Over the course of 150 years as an academic institution in Iowa, UNI has taken on different names and ideas, but its purpose has remained the same: to serve and prepare students to become members of society who excel in their career field. The steering committee has helped to prepare festivities and activities for students on campus and alumni across the nation to celebrate this historic milestone for the university.
Adam Amdor, university relations’ assistant communications director, peeled back the curtain on the different ways the university is planning on celebrating the anniversary. “It’s not just for faculty and staff. It’s not just for students. This is for everyone that has a connection to UNI, not even within the state of Iowa, but then outside and all the states that our alumni and families live in around the world,” said Amdor. “So when we’re approaching this milestone celebration, a lot of the things our steering committee is talking about is how to do this celebration in a way we can involve everyone.”
TEDx UNI, UNI Day of Service and a celebration for the 150th class that UNI plans to welcome in the fall
are all in the works. Amdor said specifically that the UNI Day of Service will be in April of 2026 in an effort to celebrate what Panthers do best: give back to their communities. “We have signature events like Pack the Dome and there will be service opportunities for students and faculty on campus, but we really wanted to open this up to our larger Panther community,” said Amdor.
“We’re excited to encourage our alumni across the country and abroad to give back to their communities and share that with us.” Alongside UNI’s Day of Service, UNI will also be hosting a TEDx event as a part of the signature event program -
ming for the sesquicenten
nial anniversary. The TEDx event invites students, faculty and alumni alike to apply to host a talk that is in line with TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” According to Amdor, applications for speakers close on Feb. 17, and the application can be found on the UNI 150th website.
Beyond UNI’s overarching 150th anniversary and all of the signature events that the steering committee are planning, there are large campus milestones that will also happen during the 150th anniversary year. According to Amdor, in 2026 the McLeod Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary, the UNI Dome will celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Campanile will celebrate its 100th anniversary, and both the Panther Marching Band and the UNI men’s basketball team will celebrate their 125th seasons. “We’re really looking forward to sharing stories from the history of these pillars of our campus, and likewise, we’re looking forward to hearing stories from alumni,” said Amdor. The steering committee plans on drawing inspiration from the UNI Museum when telling UNI’s historical stories. The UNI Museum will have a dedicated exhibit that lives
in the Rod Library museum, as well as exhibits available across campus. Amdor noted that Maucker Union,
thing people get to check out when they’re here for family weekend or homecoming.” As more departments
This isn’t just a campuswide event, it’s a statewide event.
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the Gallagher Bleudorn and the McLeod Center are just a few locations of historical exhibits to celebrate the anniversary. “We also hope to take exhibits on the road,” said Amdor, elaborating on how the university wants to help bring the anniversary celebration to people. “We’re wanting to package up pieces of the exhibit to take to the Iowa State Fair and different alumni events across the state … we’re hoping that all eras of UNI are represented and will be some -
across UNI’s campus announce how they will also celebrate the 150th anniversary, Amdor noted that any and all 150th celebration information can be found at 150.uni.edu. “This isn’t just a campus-wide event, it’s a statewide event,” said Amdor. The steering committee will help kick off celebrations this upcoming academic year.
BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
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During the 2025-2026 academic year, the University of Northern Iowa will gear up to celebrate 150 years of UNI. The iconic Campanile will also turn 100 next year.
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According to Amdor, departments across UNI will host their own celebrations in an effort to individualize the celebration.
The Reader’s Cup turns a new page
LILY MUNNIK Staff Writer
Just a year after Abby Olson and Brandon Conrad opened the doors to their local bookstore, The Nook, Abby’s parents, Debbie and Darron Olson, moved in next door and opened a coffee shop called Reader’s Cup in November of 2024.
“When the opportunity came up that the space next door was available, it seemed like writing on the wall that we should take that over and conjoin the two spaces,” says Debbie Olson, owner of Reader’s Cup.
“When Abby opened the bookstore, she was kind of limited on space but always wanted to offer coffee. So, it was always a conversation,” Debbie Olson continues. The family’s initial thought was that combining the bookstore and coffee shop would create a more inviting space for customers to linger.
With a connecting entrance between the businesses, customers can access both the bookstore and coffee shop at their convenience. Along with the homey atmosphere, “It makes it more of a gathering space for readers, too, rather than just a shopping experience,” Abby Olson says.
Debbie and Darron are new to owning a coffee shop. However, they have an entrepreneurial background, own-
ing The Patch, a local pumpkin patch. They’ve applied their prior knowledge while remaining open to new learning experiences. “Just like with anything, you research and take the time to invest in it,” says Debbie Olson.
The hardest part was the time leading up to the opening, as all of the work was done within the family. Although it may have appeared easy to the public, Abby Olson says, “It was anything but easy for the family.”
Their biggest surprise has ben the overwhelming support from the people of the
Cedar Falls community. “The opening was overwhelming in terms of how many people showed up compared to what we were expecting. It was a lot, but in a good way,” says Debbie Olson.
The positive response from the community has continued. “I’m glad that people have chosen us to be their goto,” Darron Olson says. The Reader’s Cup now has several regulars, “every morning, they stop here on their way to work, and we get to be that early-morning happy face they encounter to get their day started right.”
The Nook and Reader’s Cup continue to create new opportunities for their customers. Abby Olson often plans and promotes events, while Debbie Olson creates specialty menus to accompany them. “It’s kind of a winwin,” Debbie Olson says, They can utilize each other.”
On Feb. 8th, The Nook and Reader’s Cup hosted the first of two Books After Dark events, the second being on Feb. 14th. The events include Blind Dates with a Book, specialty drink flights and Book Boyfriend Bingo with prizes.
The joint businesses host similar events weekly. You’ll likely find at least one of the owners in the shop at all times, whether at a book club or behind the coffee counter. “We enjoy being with each other, and we’re a close fami-
ly, so it doesn’t feel like a lot to work together,” says Debbie Olson. When asked about their plans for the year, the family said, “Secret plans,” in unison. Abby added, “We just
have fun with it. It’s fun creating new things. We always like to continue growing and coming up with new ideas.”
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Reader’s Cup is located on Main Street and is owned by Debbie and Darron Olson. Their daughter and UNI alumni Abby Olson and her husband Brandon Conrad own The Nook, which is located next door.
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The Reader’s Cup and The Nook are a true family business, as you’ll find at least one of the owners in the shop at all times.
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In addition to books and coffee, the Nook and Reader’s Cup offer a variety of trinkets like stickers and bookmarks.
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Drink names at the Reader’s Cup are inspired by popular book titles and characters.
CAMPUS LIFE
Students from Northern Iowan win nine state awards at ICMAs
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Students from the Northern Iowan student newspaper and Digital Media program at the University of Northern Iowa received nine awards at the annual Iowa College Media Association awards presentation in Des Moines on Feb. 6.
“The students at the Northern Iowan continue to do impressive journalism as they cover the university and its community throughout the academic year,” said Christopher Martin, professor of digital media and co-adviser to The Northern Iowan.
The ICMA, part of the Iowa Newspaper Association, presented the awards at its annual convention in Des Moines. Fourteen Iowa universities and colleges are members of the ICMA.
The winners of UNI’s nine ICMA awards are:
▪ Sophie Hoffmeier , 3rd Place, Best Online Design, “Nebraska Hands Panthers First Loss”
▪ Sophie Hoffmeier , 3rd Place, Best Media Website
▪ Sophie Hoffmeier , Honorable Mention, Best Use of Social Media, “Week in Review”
▪ Bailey Klinkhammer , 2nd Place, Best Review, “Where to Find the Best Chai”
▪ Jacob Kurt , 1st Place, Best Print/Online Sports Photo, “UNI Women’s Basketball Heats Up”
▪ Taylor Nohrenberg , Honorable Mention, Best Print/ Online Reporting, “Fraterni -
Six UNI students attended the Iowa College Media Association conference on Feb. 6,
Jo Brahms, Estelle Johnson, Bailey Klinkhammer and Maci Swanson.
ty House for Sale”
▪ Mallory Schmitz , 1st Place, Best Magazine/ Special Section Cover, “CHAMP”
▪ Mallory Schmitz , 3rd Place, Best Print/Online Investigative Reporting, “More Than Writing on the Wall”
▪ Mallory Schmitz , 3rd Place, Best Online Graphic or Illustration, DEI Timeline The University of North -
ern Iowa’s independent student newspaper was founded in 1892. Digital Media professors Christopher Martin and Anelia Dimitrova are co-advisors to the newspaper, which receives support in part from UNI student fees. The newspaper’s website is northerniowan.com.
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2025, in Des Moines. L-R: Adviser Chris Martin, Cohen Kamaus, Jenna Westendorf,
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Eagles soar in Super Bowl LIX victory
ADAM JOHNSON Sports Writer
On Sunday, Feb. 9, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs matched up to see who would be crowned champion, in the NFL’s 2025 Super Bowl. The game, which took place in New Orleans, featured two teams that have been accustomed to winning in recent years. The Chiefs came into the game looking to win their third consecutive Super Bowl, something that no other NFL team has ever done. It also marked the fifth time in the last six seasons that the Chiefs played in the championship game, having won three. The Eagles were also making a relatively quick return to the Super Bowl, as they actually lost to the Chiefs in the big game two seasons ago in 2023. The Eagles were trying to get their revenge, while the Chiefs were looking to make history. It was the Eagles that would do all the celebrating by the end of the night, as they dominated the Chiefs from start to finish, winning 42-20. After both teams had to punt away their first drives, the Eagles made their way in for a score later in the first quarter. The Eagles drive looked like it was going to be stopped just over mid field, but an unnecessary roughness penalty kept it alive. Two plays later, Jalen Hurts connected with Jahan
Dotson on a pass that got them all the way down to the one yard line. The Eagles lined up in their iconic tush-push formation to get Hurts in for the first score of the game, making it 7-0 in favor of the Eagles.
The story of the first half began to be the Eagles stifling defense, as a punt seemed to be the best-case scenario for
Kansas City. Already up 10-0 midway through the second quarter, the Eagles defense sacked Patrick Mahomes on back-to-back plays, making it third and long in their own territory. On the third down play Iowa native Cooper DeJean picked off Mahomes and took it back 38 yards for a touchdown. Soon after, another Eagles interception, this time
by Zach Baun, put them in perfect position for another score. They did not waste the opportunity, as Hurts threw his first touchdown of the day, and A.J. Brown was on the receiving end. Going into the halftime break it was the Eagles up big, 24-0.
Following the halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar, it was back to football, as the
Eagles kicked it off to start the second half. The struggles for the Chiefs continued into the second half, as they got nothing on their first two drives. The Eagles kept on scoring, getting a field goal on their first drive, and a one-play 46-yard touchdown pass from Hurts to DeVonta Smith on their second. The Eagles held a 34-0 lead late into the third quarter, and it seemed clear that the Chiefs would not be able to come back.
The Chiefs were able to finally get on the scoreboard late in the third quarter when Mahomes connected with Xavier Worthy on a 24-yard touchdown. The Chiefs would score a couple more touchdowns before the games end, but it was far too little too late. The Eagles took the Lombardi trophy running away, 40-22.
The Eagles were led in a big way by the defense. They dominated the Chiefs offense all game, sacking Mahomes six different times, forcing a fumble on him and intercepting him twice. Josh Sweat led the way in sacks with two and a half, while Milton Williams had two. On the offensive side of the field, it was Hurts who was the big difference maker. He threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 72 yards and a touchdown. His performance not only helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl, but also helped him win Super Bowl MVP.
Nike unveils Caitlin Clark Super Bowl commercial
NICOLE
WATERS Sports Writer
The highlight of the Super Bowl every year is seeing all the fun ads that companies can put together in hopes of capturing the hearts and minds of viewers. One that made an impact was Nike’s all-female ad that included former Hawkeye basketball star and current Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The Nike ad also included other star-studded athletes such as A’ja Wilson, JuJu Watkins, Jordan Chiles, Sabrina Ionescu, Sha’Carri Richardson, Alexia Putellas, Aryna Sabalenka and Sophia Smith Wilson.
The commercial features the athletes dominating in their respective sports and was intermixed with some in-studio cameos, featuring Grammy-award winner Doechii doing voice overs. The message behind the ad was “So Win” in which Nike calls its new anthem. Doechii talks about some of the many limitations that are oftentimes put on female athletes such
as their behavior to how they look.
It is no surprise of the timing of this ad, given the mas-
sive increase in viewership and investment in women’s sports. This is the first Nike Super Bowl ad since 1998, so
it is quite a big deal that the brand chose to end its almost 30-year hiatus by highlighting women in sports, given that
the Super Bowl is a major event that is centered around men.
The ad talks about all the things that you can’t do as a woman in sports such as, you can’t be demanding, and you can’t be relentless, as well as you can’t put yourself first, but counters back with so put yourself first at the start of the video. The ad ends with, “You can’t be proud, you can’t keep score, you can’t stand out. Whatever you do, you can’t win, So WIN.”
With this being the first ad they have debuted in almost 30 years, they really hit it out of the park in terms of making a statement with it. The high-level caliber athletes they included in it, such as Iowa’s own Caitlin Clark, showcase that although everyone says that you “can’t” do anything being a girl in sports, you can. They pride themselves on showcasing in the ad how the best way to prove this to the world is to win, so the skeptics have nothing to say about it in return and keep quiet.
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP after recording 293 yards and three touchdowns.
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Caitlin Clark is one of the most popular female athletes. She broke the NCAA Division 1 all-time scoring record.
The most shocking move in NBA history
CARTER LUST Sports Writer
On Feb. 2, 2025, basketball diehards, enthusiasts and fans opened social media in disbelief. A seemingly normal Saturday night became one of the most shocking, head-scratching and possibly pivotal moments in the history of the National Basketball Association. The Dallas Mavericks, three wins away from a championship the previous season, were trading their franchise cornerstone player to the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka Dončić was now on a plane flying halfway across the country. The man who just led the Mavericks to the Finals, the man who had the first 60-20-10 game ever in the NBA, the man who Mark Cuban said that if he “had to choose between (his) wife and keeping (Dončić) on the Mavs, catch (him) at (his) lawyer’s office prepping for a divorce.”
In the most unexpected trade in league history, the Dallas Mavericks sent Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Olympic and NBA champion Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The Utah Jazz also snagged former Laker Jalen HoodSchifino, the Los Angeles Clippers’ 2025 second-round selection, and the Mavs’ 2025 second-round pick as a third beneficiary in the milestone.
The basketball world erupted. In the league’s first season without highly respected NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, many thought hackers took over new leading scooper Shams Charania’s social media accounts. Dončić was supposed to be untouchable, one of the only five to ten players in the association teams should never trade. How could the Mavericks possibly fathom giving up such a generational asset?
According to ESPN Sportswriter Tim MacMahon, Dallas had become increasingly restless with Dončić, having “concerns about moving forward with the 25-year-old star because of [his] conditioning and the looming commitment of another extension this summer.” In November, Dončić missed 11 games due to a reported right wrist sprain. However, MacMahon writes that the Mavericks formulated this story to “provide Dončić time to shed weight after he had ballooned into the high 260s.” After Dončić’s return in December, he strained his left calf for the third time in four years in a Christmas Day game against the Minnesota
Timberwolves. This injury forced Dončić to retake time off, during which it was said he reached 270 pounds. Combined with the notion that Dallas was “terrified of making a supermax $350 million commitment to [Dončić] this summer,” Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison decided it was time to move on from “Luka Magic.”
Following the circulation of Dončić’s stated weight gain, Harrison attempted to clarify the trade’s logistics to Mavs fans and NBA bystanders. In acquiring Davis, Dallas received a defensive anchor and potent scorer who has proven he can win at any level. “We feel that defense wins championships,” Harrison stated, arguing that Davis better suits a Mavericks team built to win now. He double-downed on these remarks, proclaiming, “The future to me is [three, four] years from now … ten years from now — they’ll probably bury me and [head coach Jason Kidd] by then. Or we’ll bury ourselves.”
Harrison’s comments left a stain on the organization, and many Mavs fans pointed out his hypocrisy. Dončić is consistently critiqued for his lack of defensive effort and prowess, which tarnishes his overall game and the team. Yet, Dallas made several moves at last season’s trade deadline to alleviate this weakness, picking up defensive-minded bigs P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. These trades allowed the Mavericks to achieve the sixth-best defensive rating in last year’s playoffs en route to their first finals appearance since 2011 (Forbes, Issa).
Although Harrison claims that moving Dončić was the right decision for Dallas in the short term, this also doesn’t align with their recent success. In their breakout 2023-2024 campaign, the Mavs won 50
games and secured the No. 5 seed in a loaded Western Conference. During their playoff run, Dallas knocked off the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder and the No. 3 seed Timberwolves before eventually falling to the Boston Celtics in the championship. And who carried the franchise to their best season in almost a decade and a half?
Luka Dončić. Last season, Dončić averaged a near-unfathomable triple-double, scoring 33.9 points per game, dishing out 9.8 assists a night and securing 9.2 boards every contest. He finished third in MVP voting and played the most games since his rookie season. In the playoffs, Dončić was first in points, rebounds, assists, steals, threes, field goals made, free throws and minutes played among all players. If Harrison’s goal is to win the NBA Finals in the next three to four years, wouldn’t it make sense to keep Dončić around?
Amid Harrison’s questionable decision-making, old dirt about the general manager was quickly uncovered. In 2013, while serving as an executive at Nike, Harrison was part of a group tasked with signing up-and-coming superstar Stephen Curry to the Swoosh. However, the pitch went awry. ESPN’s Ethan Sherwood Strauss says the “presentation was riddled with mistakes, starting with a Nike official mispronouncing Curry’s name as ‘Steph-on’” and had “mistakenly featured Kevin Durant’s name, suggesting recycled materials and a lack of genuine effort.”
Harrison’s reluctance to shop around for more compensation for Dončić and ensure the deal “materialized in the shadows” was a stab of betrayal to the city of Dallas (Charania). Citizens loved Dončić, and they revolted by vandalizing city sidewalks
indeed lead to short-term victories. However, with three aging core members in Davis, Irving, and Klay Thompson, health and father time will be the biggest concerns for the new-look Mavericks.
In Hollywood, the Lakers and their fans couldn’t be happier. Having landed yet another generational talent, many hope Dončić will be the next all-time great to don the purple and gold. Paring Dončić with a somehow still-productive 40-year-old Lebron James sets up the kid from Akron with one final push towards his fifth ring. Not only are the Lakers primed to compete now, but building around a young core of Dončić, Austin Reeves, and Jarred Vanderbilt sets them up for future success.
near the airport and even carrying a fake casket of Dončić to the city’s Dirk Nowitzki statue. Although losing Dončić is one of the most significant blows in sports history, the Mavs still have one of best rosters in the NBA, and are poised to contend for a Larry O’Brien trophy.
Dončić’s mega-stardom has essentially led to the overlooking of Davis and the negligence of his abilities. Although nearing age 32, Davis is still one of the top big men in the NBA, averaging 26-12-3 this season. Davis also looks to finally be over his injury hump that plagued his early years with the Lakers. He played in 76 out of 82 games last season and has appeared in 42 of the club’s 47 contests this campaign. Adding Davis to an already sound frontcourt and a masterful point guard in Kyrie Irving could
One concern the Lakers’ head coach, J.J. Redick, must face is the pairing of Dončić and James. Throughout his career, nobody else on James’ team has been able to do what he can. While Dončić isn’t nearly the athlete James is, they share similar roles on the court. Each facilitates the offense, needing the ball in their hands for the majority of a possession to either find a scoring opportunity or dish an assist to a teammate.
But when trading for Dončić, you aren’t necessarily looking for a good fit for your team. It’s Luka Dončić, and he undoubtedly makes any group better regardless of his situation. Whether Dallas or Los Angeles end up being the beneficiaries of this blockbuster deal, this trade has forever altered the course of NBA history, and we are in for a show.
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Widely regarded as one of the best players in the league, Dončić looks to find success in Los Angeles.
COURTESY/DALLAS MAVERICKS Davis helped the Lakers win their 17th NBA championship in 2020.
Panthers in Paradise heats up McLeod
Panther men pick up two conference wins
MICHAEL SPAHN Sports Writer
The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team finished last week 2-0 with wins against Missouri State and Illinois State. They have been keeping fans on the edge of their seats with both victories coming down to the last two minutes of game time.
A week ago in Springfield, the Missouri State Bears were tied with the Panthers 59-59 with two minutes to play. Northern Iowa big men Tytan Anderson and Jacob Hutson buried four free throws to pull away late and escape with a road victory 66-61.
On Saturday, the McLeod Center welcomed 4,809 fans for the Panthers game versus
Illinois State. UNI trailed 23-9 early in the first, but cut the lead to four by halftime. At the 10-minute mark in the second half, the Panthers trailed by nine and even trailed by seven points with three minutes to go. The Panthers showed their resilience as Trey Campbell hit a clutch floater followed by a layup by Hutson to cut the lead to one. With just over one minute to go, Anderson delivered a clutch mid-range floater to give the Panthers the lead. The Redbirds had one more chance to win it but turned the ball over. The Panthers went on to win 68-65.
With six games remaining in conference play, the Panthers are second in the Missouri Valley, trailing their conference rival, the Drake
Bulldogs, who are currently in first with a conference record of 12-2. The regular season conference title is still a realistic possibility for the Panthers, especially with Drake coming to the McLeod Center on Feb. 23.
Regardless if they win the regular season title, the Panthers are having a solid year with a record of 16-9. With a strong finish, they’ll secure a bye in the endof-season Arch Madness Tournament.
The Panthers will begin a road trip on Sunday, as they take on the Murray State Racers at 4 p.m. After the game, they’ll head south to Nashville, Tennessee and take on the Belmont Bruins on Wednesday.
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The Panthers celebrate with fans after their win over Illinois State.
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Students in the student section wiggle their fingers as Will Hornseth attempts a free throw.
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TK even got in on the Panthers in Paradise fun.
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Students and fans were greeted with leis, towels and limited edition jerseys.
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Courtside hot tubs were offered to students to sit in during the games.
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Across
1) Valuable possession
6) Radar image
10) Deep wound
14) Prefix meaning "large"
15) "Peanuts" expletive
16) Bris or confirmation, e.g.
17) Annual Baltimore event
20) Biblical no-no
21) Trees for archers' bows
22) Prosecutors
23) Gnawed to a fare-thee-well
25) Diarist Frank
26) Toxin fighters
28) Hooky-playing
32) Seance board
34) Petty quarrel
35) Poem that honors
38) Emulate T.D. Jakes
42) Coast Guard alert
43) Ancient inscription
44) Drive away
45) Like some air conditioning
48) Provides weaponry
49) Thrown _ loop
51) "I want it!"
53) Untamed one
55) Game similar to bingo
56) Undercover agent
59) Ignore, in a way
62) Adolescent's facial bane
63) Sword battle
64) Hard to miss
65) Untidy one's creation
66) Garden starter
67) They meet in the middle
Down
1) Current units
2) Dress in India
3) Movie sets
4) It's low for great pitchers
5) City trashed by Godzilla
6) Beer maker
7) Young woman in Scotland
8) "_ not my fault!"
9) Secretive call for attention
10) Like some bad photos
11) "American Idol" contestant Clay
12) Cubic meter
13) Exxon competitor
18) Bird's home
19) Trailer hauler
24) Bangalore bigwig
26) Bribes
27) International money
29) Leading man in the theater?
30) Large primate
3l) Carp
33) Land measurement
35) Downtrodden
36) Judge to be
37) Some architectural wings
39) Member of a horde
40) Stick in a Road Runner cartoon
41) Baseball feature
45) Warehouse boxes
46) From way back when
47) Dryer debris
49) Satiric comedy
50) Bake-off appliances
52) Diesel's invention
53) Canned meat brand
54) Drops the curtain on
55) Arthroscopy site
57) Gilpin of TV's "Frasier"
58) Tibetan cryptid
60) Invoice word
61) Eggs in bio labs
