Student government backs off-campus ambassadors

sarah watson, [email protected] • March 28, 2018

Alongside numerous bylaw changes, the last meeting for the current UISG administration passed an initiative to put in place off-campus ambassadors next fall.

Democrats concerned about funding for mental-health improvements

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] • March 28, 2018

A mental-health improvements bill was introduced this year and Democrats are unsure how Republicans plan to fund it.

#MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke shares vision

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] • March 28, 2018

Activist and founder of the #MeToo movement Tarana Burke shared her story, inspirations, and visions behind the movement that supports survivors of sexual abuse and misconduct.

Hawkeyes meet with state legislators to advocate for a variety of important issues

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] • March 28, 2018

On Tuesday, UI students took part in Hawkeye Caucus, advocating for a variety of issues at the Statehouse.

How to vote in the student government elections

Elianna Novitch and Sarah Watson, [email protected] • March 28, 2018

Voting for student government is open, and current student leaders hope for higher turnout in light of increased participation.

Iowa City School Board to form task force for school safety

Paul Elwell, [email protected] • March 28, 2018

On Tuesday, the School Board started to form a task force aimed at increasing the safety of students and faculty in local schools.

Corbett off June 5 ballot

March 27, 2018

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett, a Republican candidate in the 2018 gubernatorial race, will not be on the June 5 ballot. After falling eight names short of the 4,005 signatures required to be placed...

UISG campaign combines new representation with experience to bring change

March 27, 2018

One UISG campaign aims to usher in a more representative student government centered on student outreach.

CIA comes to UI, talks careers and myths

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] • March 27, 2018

CIA intelligence officers came to the University of Iowa to talk about different careers and debunk common myths.

UI researchers awarded traffic-safety award

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] • March 27, 2018

UI researchers will be given an award for their work aiming to improve teen drivers’ safety.

Medical students get human-trafficking education

Elly Woods, [email protected] • March 27, 2018

Medical students and community members received some education on the issue of human trafficking at a lecture on Monday.

In light of upcoming elections, UISG holds independent senator forum

Annie Fitzpatrick, [email protected] • March 27, 2018

UISG held an Independent Senator Forum Monday night at the IMU, offering independent candidates time to discuss their prominent initiatives.