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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Undergraduate Student Government members meet during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union Black Box Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

USG votes to pass its parking voucher initiative for dead and finals weeks

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 19, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government voted 48-2 to pass SSB 22, a dead week and finals week parking voucher initiative.  The bill will allocate $3,000 of USG’s budget to 750...

The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.

USG advocating for greater student parking options

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 16, 2024

For most college students, first learning to navigate campus may be a humbling experience. Out of so many buildings, there are only a few dotted across campus that a student must find at a given time....

Nite Ride vehicles are seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Nite ride has seen a high demand this year, prompting Uber vouchers to be distributed.

Nite Ride collaborates with USG to reduce wait times

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 29, 2024

As the University of Iowa’s first semester kicks into full gear and students are becoming more involved in the campus scene, the demand for safe transportation — particularly at night — is becoming...

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government listen to Addison Eckerd speak during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. USG approved a bill to continue to grow the textbook drive.

Constitutional change to USG restructures the Academic Affairs Committee

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 18, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday to restructure the Academic Affairs Committee as the USG textbook drive saw record numbers this year. The bill...

A student puts toppings on their frozen yogurt at Yotopia in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Yotopia will be hosting a Fill it Forward event to kick off their 13th anniversary, in which a percentage of sale proceeds will be donated to a shelter house.

Yotopia, USG hosts ‘Fill it Forward’ event to raise money for Shelter House

Nic Cazin, News Reporter September 12, 2024

A late-night study spot for college students, a fun date activity, or a sweet treat for the family, Yotopia is vital to many in the Iowa City community.  September marks Yotopia’s 13th birthday,...

Senators follow along during the University Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

UI Faculty Senate elects new officers for 2024-25 academic year

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 30, 2024

University of Iowa College of Law professor of legal analysis, writing, and research Caroline Sheerin will serve as UI Faculty Senate president for the 2024-25 academic year The Senate appointed the...

USG members watch a presentation during an Undergraduate Student Government meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The meeting was the first since the election of the Addison Eckard and Brenda Ramirez as president and vice president.

USG elects 2024-25 executive cabinet and speaker of the senate

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 16, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government's 2024-25 senate gathered to make its first vote Tuesday on its speaker and pro-tem.  In unanimous votes, new speaker of the senate Ijeoma...

Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Eckard, Ramirez to lead UI Undergraduate Student Government after record voter turnout

Evan Watson, News Reporter March 30, 2024

University of Iowa student voters elected Addison Eckard and Brenda Ramirez as Undergraduate Student Government's next president and vice president Friday afternoon.  Eckard and Ramirez won with...

Meet this year’s UI Undergraduate Student Government presidential candidates

Meet this year’s UI Undergraduate Student Government presidential candidates

Theron Luett and Natalie Jasso March 24, 2024

As the election approaches for University of Iowa students to make their choice, two teams are vying for the top spots to run the Undergraduate Student Government for the 2024-25 academic year. Elections...

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government attend a meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

UI rideshare program giving students $5 for Uber to start on March 18

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 27, 2024

The Undergraduate Student Government’s rideshare program will give students a $5 Uber voucher starting March 18. In an email to The Daily Iowan, director of communications Matt McDonnell wrote the...

Iowa Undergraduate Student Government members present at University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government attend meeting at the IMU in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

USG ‘Rideshare’ program offers UI students $5 Uber vouchers

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 7, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government approved a new program Tuesday night called Rideshare, which aims to provide students with a cheaper option when using a night ride service. Rideshare...

Members of Undergraduate Student Government hand out nightcaps and birdies at Kautz Plaza in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. The distribution was part of a larger collaboration with Campus Safety to encourage personal safety and awareness efforts within students.

USG, Campus Safety distributes drink covers and personal alarm devices to students

Ella Knickerbocker, News Reporter January 22, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government collaborated with UI Campus Safety to distribute Nightcap covers and Birdie alarms to students on Monday afternoon. After purchasing 450 Nightcap...