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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Photo Illustration taken on October 8, 2019 by Raquele Decker.

UISG aims to empower bright ideas of students through new website

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 10, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government has created an outlet for students to share their ideas through their new website “Hawk Ideas.” UISG published the “Hawk Ideas” website this fall. Former...

GPSG members vote on funding movement at the University of Iowa GPSG meeting in the IMU on October 8th, 2019.

Graduate and Professional Student Government talks public/private partnership and organization funding

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 8, 2019

A member of University of Iowa Graduate and Professional Student Government said in a meeting Tuesday night the UI will soon select a bidder in its exploration of a public/private partnership. In the...

UISG meets on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in the Blackbox Theater at the IMU. (Rauele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

UISG approves Taste of Africa and NSBE Regional Conference funding

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 1, 2019

The African Student Alliance and the National Society of Black Engineers appealed for more funding for travel from University of Iowa Student Government on Tuesday after the group slashed funding in each...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UISG and Student Legal Services release second annual Renter’s Guide

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter September 30, 2019

As many students prepare to sign leases for the 2020-21 academic year, University of Iowa Student Government will soon release its second Renter’s Guide, which is filled with experiences from tenants...

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 passes resolution in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan

Thomas Duong, News Reporter September 24, 2019

At their joint session Tuesday night, University of Iowa Student Government and Graduate Professional Student Government passed a resolution in support of the University of Iowa’s Diversity, Equity,...

Senators vote on a joint resolution during 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. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UISG, GPSG unanimously pass resolution to fight climate change

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 24, 2019

On Tuesday night at their joint session, the University of Iowa Student Government  and Graduate and Professional Student Government  passed a resolution in support of a Climate Call to Action plan. After...

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, GPSG pass resolution, recognize centennial

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 24, 2019

The Daily Iowan first wrote about University of Iowa Student Government in October 1909 when the Zetagathian Society, which is now the UI Debate Team, first debated the idea. A decade later on Nov....

UISG President Noel Miller speaks during a UISG meeting in the Blackbox Theater of the IMU on Aug. 27, 2019.

Student fees may increase $2 to support Bijou/FilmScene partnership

Rylee Wilson & Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporters September 3, 2019

University of Iowa students could see the continuation of student discounts on memberships and tickets at the new Gilbert Street location of FilmScene, as well as a Student Activity Fee increase of $2...

University of Iowa student IDs not valid for polls

University of Iowa student IDs not valid for polls

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 27, 2019

State Board of Regent universities are taking divergent paths on making student ID cards a valid form of voter identification. Iowa State University announced recently that its students will be able...

GPSG Vice President Thomas Pak and President Dexter Golinghorst sit for an interview at Java House on Monday, August 19, 2019.

GPSG executives remain in position, strive to make group more present on campus

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter August 26, 2019

As the campus community welcomes fresh faces this week, a familiar pair will continue to lead the Graduate and Professional Student Government into the new year.  Public-health graduate student Dexter...

UISG senators discuss legislation for all Big 10 universities during the Big 10 UISG conference in the Second Floor Ballroom of the IMU on July 20, 2019.

UISG hosts Association of Big Ten Students conference

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor July 22, 2019

Student governments from across the country came to the University of Iowa this past weekend to meet and discuss issues and topics that affect the student bodies they represent. The University of Iowa...

Outdoor picnic tables sit empty and snow-covered in front of the IMU on Wednesday January 30, 2019.

UISG votes to end 24 hour IMU access, passes new internal operational budget

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 30, 2019

University of Iowa students will no longer have 24-hour access to the IMU at the beginning of the fall semester following a budget cut because of underuse of the space in the late-night hours. UI Student...