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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UISG pushes for move-in checklist to protect student renters

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 15, 2019

As the academic year comes to a close and students prepare for their leases to end, some may not get their full deposits back and not receive much explanation. University of Iowa Student Government and...

An inflatable Herky sits on the ground floor of the state Capitol during Hawkeye Caucus in Des Moines on April 9, 2019. The Hawkeye Caucus provides members of the UI community to come speak with Iowa legislators.

Students advocate for state funding, UI support during Hawkeye Caucus

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 9, 2019

Hawkeyes flooded the state Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for a variety of issues important to the University of Iowa and its students. Those who took part in the annual Hawkeye Caucus conducted one-on-one...

UISG president-elect, Noel Mills, and vice president-elect, Sarah Henry, celebrate winning the 2019 UISG Executive ballot at the IMU on Monday, April 8, 2019. Ignite Iowa received the majority of votes at 1,568 or 53.28%. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Ignite Iowa wins UISG election

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 8, 2019

Ignite Iowa clenched victory in the University of Iowa Student Government election by a large margin, with over half of voters ranking them as their first choice. Noel Mills and Sarah Henry were elected...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UISG election results to be announced Monday

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 7, 2019

The results of the University of Iowa Student Government elections will be announced at 5 p.m. Monday in the Hubbard commons of the IMU, according to UISG elections commissioner Sidney Martinez. Voting...

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

UISG votes ‘no’ on proposed FilmScene equipment expansion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 4, 2019

Concerns over use of student dollars arose concerning a recent proposal to fund new equipment for FilmScene. The University of Iowa Student Government rejected S.S.R 18 at its meeting on April 4 to...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Some Inspire UI members ask students to withhold votes for party executives

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 3, 2019

On the first day of University of Iowa Student Government elections, some members of the Inspire UI ticket took to social media to call for the student body to withhold votes for the executives on their...

Candidates talk to students during the UISG Independent and Constituency Senator Forum at the IMU on Tuesday.

UISG independent and constituency senator candidates share their ideas and platforms for the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 2, 2019

Students gathered in the IMU on Tuesday to hear eager candidates pitch their ideas for change and how they would represent a variety of communities on campus. Students running for independent and constituency...

UISG Hira Mustafa looks on during discussion of a potential senate override to her veto on funding for the First Generation Summit at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

UISG votes to uphold veto on bylaw changes

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 2, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government voted to uphold a veto on S.S.B 40, which proposed changes UISG bylaws regarding the number of votes required to pass a bill. The bill required 33 votes to pass and...

Candidates Madhari Belkale (left) and Alexia Sánchez pose for a portrait in Stanley residence hall on April 1, 2019. Sánchez and Belkale are running for president and vice president for Inspire UI.

Inspire UI runs on a platform of diversity and inclusion

Kayli Reese, News Editor April 1, 2019

The symbol for the University of Iowa Student Government ticket Inspire UI is a sun, which candidates on the ticket associate with shedding light on various issues around campus. Inspire UI comprises...

Ignite Iowa presidential candidate Noel Mills (right) and vice presidential candidate Sarah Henry (left) pose for a portrait on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Ignite Iowa plans to bring change to the UI through transparency and equity

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 1, 2019

Ignite Iowa focuses on increasing transparency in student government and promoting equity and sustainability. Led by presidential candidate Noel Mills and vice-presidential candidate Sarah Henry, the...

Adiu Arou (left) and Dady Mansaray pose for a portrait in the Main Library on Monday, April 1, 2019. Mansaray and Arou will be running for president and vice president on the UI Charge ticket.

UI Charge runs on relationship building for UISG election

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor April 1, 2019

“It’s your story, shouldn’t you be the one to tell it?” That quote ends UI Charge’s promotional video. The party is led by UISG Sen. Dady Mansaray and Adiu Arou, who are running for UISG president...

Presidential candidates (from left) Alexia Sánchez, Noel Mills, Dady Mansaray during the UISG presidential debate in Shambaugh auditorium in the Main Library on Monday, April 1, 2019. Presidential candidates answered a variety of questions involving alcohol harm reduction, sexual assault, and freedom of speech. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UISG presidential candidates debate platforms and campus issues

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 1, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government presidential candidates participated in a debate covering their top initiatives and debated their solutions to campus issues. The three candidates — Noel Mills...