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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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Nonperishable foods are stored in shelving on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. The newest branch of the UI Food Pantry is located in the upstairs of the LGBTQ Resource Center.

UISG passes resolution in support of West Side Food Pantry

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 26, 2019

The UI Student Government unanimously passed a resolution in support of the newly established West Side Food Pantry on Feb. 26. “The University of Iowa Student Government supports the efforts of...

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 upholds veto on First-Generation Summit funding following budget concerns

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 19, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government senators voted to uphold UISG President Hira Mustafa’s veto on legislation funding the second First-Generation Summit on Tuesday. Twenty-nine of 50 senators voted...

UISG financial officer Terry Johnson responds to a question after presenting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

UISG discusses possible UI public/private partnership

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor February 19, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government heard a presentation on Tuesday about a possible partnership between the UI and a private utility firm, and members had the opportunity to ask questions during...

Members of the UISG meet in the Black Box Theater on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

First-Generation Summit Committee responds to UISG president’s veto

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 19, 2019

The First-Generation Summit Planning Committee strongly urges the University of Iowa Student Government Senate to override the UISG president’s veto of legislation that would fund the second First-Generation...

UISG President Hira Mustafa speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

UISG president vetoes First-Generation Summit legislation

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor February 16, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government President Hira Mustafa has vetoed a bill allocating funds to the second "I'm the First" First-Generation Summit at Iowa. Student Senate Bill 31 allocated a maximum...

UISG members debate legislature at a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday February 12 2019. (Grace Colton/ The Daily Iowan)

UISG to fund second ‘I’m the First’ First-Generation summit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 12, 2019

UISG backs the UI’s second First-Generation Summit on Feb. 12, with 38 members voting yes and seven no. Two abstained. The summit supports first-generation students at the University of Iowa through...

Photo illustration done by Michael Guhin

Clicker software changes again, coming this summer

Josie Fischels, News Reporter February 11, 2019

Lecture halls will see a significant change in how professors engage with their students and measure attendance in the upcoming semester. Starting in the summer, the University of Iowa will fully transition...

A speaker addresses members of UISG at the IMU on September 25, 2018.

UISG progress report details initiatives during 2018 fall semester

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter February 5, 2019

UI Student Government has released its fall 2018 progress report, which details the work of eight UISG committees during the fall semester. The report was released Jan. 30. UISG has released the statements...

Members of the UISG meet in the Black Box Theater on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

Demographics Assessment Team offers recommendations for representation in UISG

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter January 23, 2019

“Every student has the right to be represented by a democratic student government,” Section 8 of the Student Bill of Rights states. Demographics Assessment Team lead Tristan Schmidt kept this statement...

The Yellow Cab of Iowa City's dispatch is seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

UISG to pair with Yellow Cab to provide airport shuttle service

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter December 6, 2018

As winter break approaches and students begin to plan their journeys home, University of Iowa Student Government has announced changes to its airport shuttle. UISG will now partner with Yellow Cab to...

UISG Sen. Zhiting Feng poses for a portrait in the IMU on Tuesday Dec. 4, 2018. Feng will propose an initiative to provide HIV testing every semester.

UISG implements first HIV testing initiative

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 5, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government, in partnership with the UI LGBTQ Resource Center and Johnson County Public Health, has set forth the very first initiative regarding free HIV testing at the UI. The...

Panelists discuss issues during the UISG completion grant meeting at the IMU on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

UISG votes for additional funding towards Hawkeye Completion Grant Program

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter November 28, 2018

In the spring of 2018, University of Iowa Student Government allocated $30,000 to the Hawkeye Completion Grant program. At Tuesday’s Senate meeting, UISG voted to allocate an additional $7,500 to the...