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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa Student Government Senators listen to a presentation during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

UISG president vetoes election-reform bill

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 4, 2019

After a heated debate and two election-code changes during the University of Iowa Student Government Senate meeting Tuesday, the organization’s president Noel Mills vetoed a bill that would remove a...

Senators listen to a presentation during a UISG meeting on Tuesday October 15th senators discussed legislation and invited speakers to give presentations.

Election Code adaptations hope to rid UI Student Government of former transparency issues

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 3, 2019

With a tear in his eye, Teagan Roeder sat among his fellow University of Iowa Student Government senators and characterized the election code of the organization which he fought hard to participate in...

A European Larch tree is seen fallen on the Pentacrest on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019.

Pentacrest to receive new tree on Thursday

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 12, 2019

The University of Iowa will plant a new tree on the Pentacrest on Thursday at 10 a.m. to replace a half-century-old tree lost to a thunderstorm in early September. At the UI Student Government meeting...

University of Iowa Student Government Senators listen to a presentation during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

UISG amends student-athlete liaison to become representative position

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter November 12, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government unanimously voted to install a permanent student-athlete liaison position last academic year. On the 100th anniversary of UISG on Tuesday, the student organization...

Graduate and Professional Student Government President Dexter Golinghorst brings up announcement during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

GPSG restructures committee process to encourage student participation

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 12, 2019

University of Iowa Graduate and Professional Student Government has introduced a new structure to its committee process to allow more students to participate in the areas they are interested in. The...

University of Iowa Student Government Senators listen to a presentation during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

UISG funds prairie restoration project

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 12, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government secured funding for a new UI campus prairie restoration — a project that’s been nearly two years in the making. UISG passed a resolution Tuesday to allocate...

A postcard sits on a table outside the Old Capitol Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. During a Faculty Senate meeting, members were given cards and encouraged to write to elected officials about the importance of higher education funding.

UI student governments give voice to students through postcards to lawmakers

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 30, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government partnered with Hawkeye Caucus this fall to launch a postcard campaign advocating for legislation that benefits students. Each...

GPSG creates local-restaurant passport for climate-conscious eating

GPSG creates local-restaurant passport for climate-conscious eating

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 27, 2019

The University of Iowa’s Graduate and Professional Student Government seeks to showcase local restaurants through climate-conscious menu items within the Iowa City community — specifically its food...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UISG shifts budget to improve use of student dollars

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 17, 2019

With a $180,000 budget this year, the University of Iowa Student Government once again began looking through their operation budget to find areas of improvement.   Former UISG Cabinet Director Kyle...

Sentators listen to a presentation during a UISG meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Senators heard from guest speakers and considered legislation.

New UISG guidebook provides information for first-year senators

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter October 16, 2019

Incoming members of the University of Iowa Student Government recently received a new tool to offset the learning curve within the organization. UISG leaders compiled the information they believe members...

Senators listen to a presentation during a UISG meeting on Tuesday October 15th senators discussed legislation and invited speakers to give presentations.

UISG discusses funding for new compost bins on campus

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 15, 2019

In alignment with the “reduce, reuse, recycle,” motto of the UISG discussed the addition of composting on campus after the development of the UI Office of Sustainability. UISG debated a resolution...

UISG President Noel Mills addresses a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously.

UISG launches new online newsletter for student body

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 15, 2019

University of Iowa students have officially begun receiving student-leader correspondence each month. UI Student Government launched its newsletter in September in an effort to inform students about what...