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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Abdalrhman Elgaali and Sheng Hao Lu speak at a UISG meeting in the University Capital Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. The meeting included discussions and a vote concerning the proposed Airport Shuttle Legislation for UI students. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UISG sponsors free airport shuttle over school breaks

October 31, 2017

UISG gives the green light to provide free shuttle service between the IMU and the Eastern Iowa Airport during breaks. By Sarah Watson [email protected] Students will be able to take advantage...

University of Iowa President J. Bruce Harreld speaks during a UISG meeting in the Old Capitol Town Center on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. Harreld spoke to student senators during their first meeting of the 2017 school year. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UISG advocates for more Academic Support & Retention funding

Sarah Watson, [email protected] October 17, 2017

The University of Iowa Student Government voted on a resolution Tuesday advocating for additional funding to expand Academic Support & Retention Programs on campus. The resolution will pledge UISG...

The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9th 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

UISG hopes to supply students with outdoor recreational equipment

Sarah Watson, [email protected] October 10, 2017

The University of Iowa Student Government plans to supply recreational equipment for students to check out for free from the IMU. A Facebook survey posted Oct. 3 invited students to check which of 12...

UISG President Jacob Simpson responds to a question during a UISG townhall meeting at the Danforth Chapel on September 25, 2017. UISG members fielded questions on the proposed tuition increases, availability of housing in Iowa City and other concerns from members of the student body who attended. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UISG addresses housing, tuition, more at first-ever town hall

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] September 26, 2017

Tuition, food affordability, student wages, and housing were issues that dominated the University of Iowa Student Government’s first town hall. At a small gathering in the Danforth Chapel on Monday,...

UISG President Jacob Simpson and Vice President Lilian Sanchez pose for a photo after the student government election results were announced at the IMU on Friday, April 14, 2017. Simpson and Sanchez won the presidential ticket for Bridge UI along with 38 senators. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

UISG to address affordability at first town hall

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] September 25, 2017

Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to make their voices heard regarding affordability to those who represent them to University of Iowa administrators, state legislators, and the state Board...

UISG President Jacob Simpson speaks on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UISG, Iowa City police try to keep nightlife safe

September 20, 2017

By Kayli Reese [email protected] When it comes to being safe in a college-party culture, the Iowa City community continues to try to ensure a safe city for University of Iowa students. One way...

University President Bruce Harreld adresses members of the UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Harreld spoke about the need for cooperation between student leaders and administrators as well as the challenges faced by the university following budget cuts by the state legislature. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld addresses students’ role in shared governance

Marissa Payne and Elianna Novitch September 19, 2017

Campus shared-governance leaders agree the institution is better off when there is more collaboration. At a joint student-government meeting Tuesday night in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber, University...

Students converse during the UISG Asian American Discussion Circle at the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. The event served as an outlet for Asian UI students to explore identity and express issues related to Asian students. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UISG hosts Asian Discussion Circle to build bridges

Sarah Watson, [email protected] September 19, 2017

The University of Iowa Student Government hosted an Asian discussion circle in which students talked about the difficulties of bridging the gap between Asian-American students and international students...

Lockers are seen in the IMU on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. The lockers were funded by a UISG program in spring of 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

UISG-funded lockers seem to be a hit in IMU

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] September 14, 2017

Since opening in May 2017, the lockers in the IMU have provided people with a secure storage space away from home. The 48 units available to all students, staff, and faculty are located in the ground...

Ben Smith/Contributed Photo

Inclusive murals celebrate the underrepresented at Iowa

Sarah Watson, [email protected] September 5, 2017

The University of Iowa Student Government unveiled four student-painted murals around campus on Sept. 1. The murals, located in two tunnels, showcase the theme “Underrepresented at Iowa.” “One...

Adam Robinson, Executive Director of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, poses for a portrait outside his office on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. UISG has pledged to match dollar for dollar every donation made to RVAP until September 3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UISG supports RVAP by matching donations

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] August 30, 2017

The University of Iowa Student Government announced earlier this week in a press release that it will match donations up to $1,500 to the Rape Victim Advocacy Program. This comes after the organization...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during a UISG meeting in the University Capitol Center on Tuesday. Harreld spoke to student senators during their first meeting of the 2017-18 school year. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld addresses UISG about issues facing campus

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] August 23, 2017

After telling reporters on Aug. 14 that student input was factored into the University of Iowa’s proposed five-year tuition plan, UI President Bruce Harreld expressed interest in further engaging with...