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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

The Daily Iowan

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USG working to have protective Nightcap cover for drinks

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 8, 2023

University of Iowa third-year student Madison Ross is leading an initiative for Undergraduate Student Government to give students access to the reusable drink cover Nightcaps.   This is Ross’s...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI student Will Haddy steps into his role as the new MENASA constituency senator

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter September 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government established several new constituency positions last spring semester, including one called MENASA. The MENASA senator position, which stands for...

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US Supreme Court’s decision to overrule loan forgiveness and affirmative action will have an effect on UI students

Ellie Heeren and Hannah Janson July 11, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action for college admissions. The following Friday, June 30, it struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. In the midst...

Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

UI USG partners with Iowa House Hotel to help students between leases

Ellie Heeren, News Editor July 6, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government and Iowa House Hotel have partnered for Iowa City’s Lease Gap Program. Noah LeFevre, USG city liaison, said the program, started in...

Senators discuss well-being at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union Tuesday, October 17, 2022.

UI USG president creates new committees through executive order

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

Mitch Winterlin, University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s president, issued two executive orders at the government’s Tuesday meeting.  The orders will establish two commissions...

Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

Winterlin, O’Brien elected next USG president, vice president

Archie Wagner and Kate Perez April 2, 2023

After winning by a competitive margin, Mitch Winterlin and Carly O’Brien will serve as the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s president and vice president during the 2023-24 academic...

Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

Winterlin, O’Brien elected next USG president, vice president

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 31, 2023

Mitch Winterlin and Carly O’Brien will serve as the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s next president and vice president during the 2023-24 academic year.  The pair won 51...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI USG passes allocation legislation following heated contingency fund debate

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 29, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation to allocate money to a number of different organizations on Tuesday night following an engaged debate over the government’s...

Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

UI USG members, Iowa City residents hopeful for renter’s checklist legislation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are hopeful after a bill to make renting in Iowa City easier passed through the Iowa House of Representatives this month. House...

Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

UI USG hosts executive ticket debate for candidates

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 26, 2023

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s executive candidates met on Sunday in the Iowa Theatre of the Iowa Memorial Union for an hour-long debate ahead of the government’s election...

Senators listen to speakers at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

UI USG allocates $10,000 from contingency fund to support APACC anniversary

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 21, 2023

University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation at its meeting Tuesday to allocate $10,000 from its contingency fund in support of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center...

Senators listen to speaker during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on March. 21, 2023.

UI USG passes joint resolution in support of Kognito training

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 21, 2023

University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed a joint resolution supporting university faculty and staff participation in the Kognito Distress Intervention and Suicide Prevention Program...