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UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CEDAR FALLS, IA THURSDAY, APRIL 5 VOLUME 114, ISSUE 42
CEDAR FALLS, IA
VOLUME 121, ISSUE 13
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
UNI Accounting tops CPA exam passing rates BAILEY KLINKHAMMER Executive Editor
CAMPUS LIFE
Ally Knight highlights the impacts of study abroad trips at UNI. SEE PAGE 6
Continuing its streak of success, the UNI Accounting program was ranked sixth amongst mid-sized schools for single-pass rates of the certified public accounting (CPA) exam by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). See CPA EXAM, page 2
News briefs Special Olympics Iowa to Host State Bowling Competitions Across the State Nov. 22-23. Athletes and Unified partners from across the state will assemble at four locations on Nov. 22-23 to compete in the Special Olympics Iowa State Bowling competitions. State Bowling will feature over 1,400 athletes competing in several bowling events. Bowling is Special Olympics Iowa’s most popular sport, with 3,267 athletes and Unified partners having competed at area bowling events around Iowa during the month of October. Competition will take place at Maplewood Lanes in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 22 beginning at 9:30 a.m. and conclude mid-afternoon. Saturday will see competition at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center in Cedar Rapids, Bowlerama Lanes in Des Moines and Cadillac XBC in Waterloo, all beginning at 9:30 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. Cities of the Plains: An Anthology of Iowa Artists and Poets. Editor Paul Brooke and Contributors at FTRS on Nov. 21.
OPINION
Executive Editor Bailey Klinkhammer discusses the stark unlikablility of Carrie Bradshaw. SEE PAGE 5
Minnesota Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” live at Gallagher Bluedorn NI STAFF
SPORTS
Panther Volleyball claims share of MVC title. SEE PAGE 11
Local youth dancers will be performing alongside the Minnesota Ballet for three performances of the famous ballet, “The Nutcracker.” These performances will take the stage Friday-Saturday, Nov. 22-24 at 7 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, located on the University of Northern Iowa campus. “The Nutcracker” will feature all of the famous music from this family Christmas classic with an updated setting
and cast of characters! Start your holidays off right with an iconic tale of adventure, fantasy and dance. More than 70 dancers from across Northeast Iowa perform alongside the professional dancers of the Minnesota Ballet bringing the magical tale of “The Nutcracker” to life. Because this performance is part of the BUCK A KID program, children’s tickets are just $1. Adult tickets start at $23 and are available online at gbpac.com, by phone (1-877549-7469) and at the Gallagher Bluedorn box office.
COURTESY/INSIDE UNI
Paul Brooke, a Professor of English at Grand View University, will be joined by local contributors to the collection. In an interview at finalthursdaypress.com, Brooke notes “There had not been a poetry anthology like this done since 1996 and it was high time to showcase these artists and poets. It gives all of them a publication, a place to read/ present their work, and a way to connect.” The evening begins with a creative writing open mic at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to share your best five minutes of original work. Brooke and guests will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. The featured reading will be held at the Hearst Center for the Arts. Go to finalthursdaypress.com to register for the free Zoom link. The Final Thursday Reading Series returns in 2025 for its 24th season.