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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Vice President candidates answer questions during a University of Iowa Student Government Vice Presidential Debate at Catlett Hall on Thursday, March 28, 2019. The election period for UISG begins on April 3 at 8 a.m. and ends on April 4 at 5 p.m.

UISG VP candidates hold debate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 28, 2019

The three University of Iowa Student Government vice-presidential candidates participated in a UISG VP debate on Thursday night at Catlett Hall. Madhuri Belkale of Inspire UI, Sarah Henry of Ignite Iowa,...

UISG members listen during the UISG meeting in the Blackbox theater in the IMU on March 26, 2019. UISG discussed funding for Walk It Out, one of the biggest multicultural student organizations on campus, as it relates to the remaining funds UISG has.

UISG adds new student-athlete liaison

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 26, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government voted unanimously to create a permanent student-athlete liaison position on March 26. The position is designed to increase collaboration between UISG and student-athletes...

Naomi Marroquin, the Latin America leader for Walk It Out, addresses budget concerns during the UISG meeting in the Blackbox theater in the IMU on March 26, 2019. UISG discussed funding for Walk It Out, one of the biggest multicultural student organizations on campus, as it relates to the remaining funds UISG has.

UISG votes to fund annual Walk it Out multicultural fashion show

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 26, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government on March 26 voted to allocate $17,390 from its contingency fund to the Walk it Out multicultural fashion show. Walk it Out is the largest multicultural student...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell March 24, 2019

The campaign for next year’s University of Iowa Student Government members has begun. Three tickets kicked off their campaigns March 24 at Iowa City restaurants: Inspire UI, Ignite Iowa, and UI Charge....

UISG, GPSG oppose new bill to end on-campus voting

UISG, GPSG oppose new bill to end on-campus voting

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 14, 2019

A bill introduced in the Iowa Senate could end satellite voting on campus, potentially making access to the polls more difficult for University of Iowa students. The UI Student Government and Graduate...

UISG discusses mental health during a meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019

UISG votes to support new mental-health initiatives

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 12, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government passed two pieces of legislation supporting mental-health initiatives on Tuesday. UISG allocated $5,000 in funding to pay the integration fees for a new suicide-prevention...

UISM members discuss funding for KRUI, the university radio station, at a meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

UISG votes to partially fund 25th UI Powwow

Kelsey Harrell and Rylee Wilson March 12, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government voted to allocate $17,930 to the 25th University of Iowa Powwow, which will take place on April 20. The organization has requested funding from 43 UI departmental...

Shannon Mulligan speaks for KRUI at a meeting of UISG on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

UISG votes to give KRUI funding to replace equipment

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 12, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government passed a bill allocating $156,179.02 to KRUI to replace outdated equipment on Tuesday. The funding will go toward equipment replacement and installment, covering...

UISG members debate legislature at a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday February 12 2019.

UISG passes resolution supporting fair trade at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 10, 2019

Only one college in Iowa, Loras, is designated as a Fair Trade University, but a group of University of Iowa students is working to change that. UI Student Government passed a resolution in support...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

UISG creates guide to help students navigate being ‘not-rich’ at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 7, 2019

Budgeting in college can be a difficult task for many students, especially for students paying for their expenses. To help students navigate life with varying financial situations, the University of Iowa...

Student Gardeners and volunteers help move the greenhouse at the UI Student Garden on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

UISG votes to partially fund new UI garden location

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 5, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government voted to pass S.S.B 35 allocating $38,374 to cover labor costs to UI gardeners on March 5. This funding covers the labor costs for the construction of the proposed...

UISG Senator Alexia Sanchez (third from left) speaks during a UISG meeting in the IMU Black Box Theater on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

UISG passes budget for second First-Gen Summit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 27, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government senators voted on Tuesday to fund the second “I’m the First” First-Generation Summit for $18,250. UISG President Hira Mustafa had vetoed the previous attempt...