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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The panel speaks during the "It's On Us" town hall meeting hosted by UISG at the IMU on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. UISG is remodeling its sexual assault campaign.

UISG and other organizations say ‘It’s on Us’ to combat sexual violence

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter November 26, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government has expanded its campaign to educate students about sexual assault and support survivors. In September 2014, the Obama administration premiered “It’s On Us,”...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UISG voices opposition towards proposed study abroad fee

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 7, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government has opposed a proposed fee that would be implemented by UI Study Abroad. The fee would mean an extra $15 per semester for each student, regardless whether the...

A HappyLight is seen on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The light helps with seasonal depression.

Student Health offers new solution for students with seasonal affective disorder

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter November 6, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government is offering special lamps to help students get the light they need during the darkest part of the year. For UISG Director of Health and Safety Micah Augusma,...

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

UISG will not back UI Labor Center closure

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 4, 2018

Following a livestreamed debate that lasted nearly two hours Oct. 30, the University of Iowa Student Government passed a resolution stating its opposition to the university administration’s decision...

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

UISG passes new election code legislation

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 23, 2018

UISG began revising election-code recommendations on Oct. 16 with such topics as tickets’ financial caps and  vote thresholds for independent senators. The election code was revised and completed by...

Members of UISG and GPSG join for a meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

UISG making changes to airport shuttle service

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 22, 2018

Changes are heading to the airport shuttle offered through the University of Iowa Student Government after its first year of operation. Last academic year, UISG allocated $20,000 to fund a free shuttle...

Photo Illustration by Lily Smith

UISG releases Renter’s Guide

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 9, 2018

The UI Student Government 2018-19 Renters’ Guide was released this week, revealing the results of a survey administered to students about their off-campus housing experience in an effort to aid students’...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Student organizations coordinate new anti-sexual assault project on campus

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 8, 2018

After a tweet from the Ohio University Interfraternity Council about banners against sexual assault went viral, UISG and Fraternity/Sorority Life have decided to spark the conversation about sexual assault...

Iowa Senate candidate Zach Wahls holds a forum in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.

Zach Wahls answers questions about education and wages with UI students

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter October 7, 2018

Democratic Iowa State Senate candidate Zach Wahls visited the University of Iowa Friday evening to take student questions and discuss the prominent issues on his campaign platform. Wahls’ visit was...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Election code changes presented to UISG

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter September 25, 2018

The Election Reform Work Group, tasked with providing recommendations for changes to the election code, presented its thoughts at the University of Iowa Student Government meeting on Tuesday. The committee...

The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Hawkeye Completion Grant Program helps students with overdue U-Bill Charges

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter September 23, 2018

University of Iowa Student Government has awarded 61 grants to UI students after it allocated $30,000 to the Hawkeye Completion Grant Program in spring 2018 in an effort to help boost retention. The program,...

UISG outlines goals and services in new report

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter September 20, 2018

The UI Student Government has released its first-ever Service Report, which gives details and background to the many student services the organization provides. The Service Report outlines a number of...