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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Members of the University of Iowa Student Government meet in the old capitol mall to discuss a composting initiative on Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

UISG unanimously votes to fund Native American Powwow

Paul Elwell, [email protected] March 7, 2018
UISG passed funding Tuesday night for the 24th UI Powwow and a first annual Round Dance.
UISG holds a Town Hall meeting in the Chapel on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. Three UISG executives discussed campus security, diversity, and inclusion with an audience of students. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

Fourth UISG town hall tackles inclusion, safety and communication

Christopher Borro, [email protected] February 27, 2018
A group of UISG leaders hosted a public forum on Monday to discuss topics ranging from concealed carry to racial harassment.
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UISG backs first-generation summit

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 21, 2018
UISG allocates funding to support first-generation students at the UI.
Rainy Tuesday on the University of Iowa campus. Old Capital on October 14th, 2014.(DailyIowan/AnnaKilzer)

UISG helps fund program that aims to help with completion rates at the University of Iowa

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 7, 2018
A pilot program aims to help students who face academic reprecussions for late U-bill payments.
UISG funds UI library course reserves

UISG funds UI library course reserves

Sarah Watson, [email protected] February 7, 2018
UISG gave the green light for funding to expand a library course-reserve program aimed to help alleviate students’ textbook costs.
The Iowa Memorial Union as seen Monday, Oct. 9th 2017. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Initiative to bring affordable professional dress options given green light by UISG

Sarah Watson, [email protected] January 24, 2018
UISG passed legislation to fund a clothing bank to operate out of the IMU where students can access professional clothes for free.
UISG brings back ideas to use for spring semester

UISG brings back ideas to use for spring semester

January 23, 2018
A mid-winter conference of Big Ten schools fuels some UISG proposals, addressing food insecurity and the DREAM act.
during Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol building in Des Moines on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017. Hawkeye Caucus is a day to showcase the accomplishments of the University of Iowa community. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

UISG ramps up advocacy in start of legislative session

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] January 18, 2018
Student leaders are advocating for medical amnesty, increased state appropriations on behalf of the student body to state legislators.
The Reference Collection at the Main Library on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. UISG is offering a new service for students to donate used textbooks to the library for semester length checkout. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UISG announces textbook donation, libraries say coming soon

Sarah Watson, [email protected] December 13, 2017
UISG announces steps to create a textbook-donation system.
RVAP director Adam Robinson speaks during a UISG town hall meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2017. During the meeting attendees discussed issues relating to sexual assault and available resources on campus and in the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Third UISG town hall discusses sexual assault

December 7, 2017

Increased education and awareness dominated town-hall conversation on sexual assault. By Sarah Watson [email protected] A diverse group of campus advocates attended University of Iowa Student...

Senators hear a presentation at a UISG meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. UISG voted on adding independent senators to make elections more accessible. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

UISG add three senator seats to target accessibility

December 6, 2017
Students not affiliated with a campus party or on a ticket will be able to run for a spot in the UISG senate in the spring elections.
UISG Senators Sanjeev Thangarajah and Akash Bhalerao proposing new legislation at the University Capital Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. UISG passed legislation about a new constituency position to increase international inclusion. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UISG legislation to add international student representative

Sarah Watson, [email protected] November 15, 2017

International students will soon have increased representation in campus politics starting next semester. Legislation passed at the University of Iowa Student Government Tuesday meeting will give the...