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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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University of Iowa students José Muñiz Jr. and Regan Smock pose for a portrait outside of the Old Capital building on Sunday afternoon. Muniz and Smock are running for office in the upcoming University Student Government election.

Regan Smock, José Muñiz Jr. announce their Undergraduate Student Government presidential ticket

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 28, 2021

On the first official night of the Undergraduate Student Government’s 2021 election season, Regan Smock and José Muñiz Jr. announced their candidacy for president and vice president to represent...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

USG votes down Jewish Constituency Senator position

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter March 23, 2021

Following reports of anti-Semitism on campus, the University of Iowa, Undergraduate Student Government voted against legislation that would create a Jewish Constituency Senator. After nearly three...

University Iowa Associate AD of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Liz Tovar speaks to the Undergraduate Student Government over Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Student government is discussing the Class Pass/Fail legislation being passed tonight.

University of Iowa Student Government resolution to encourage sustainable housing development in Iowa City

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 23, 2021

Prompted by many upscale housing units set to be developed in Iowa City, several members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are currently working on a resolution to advocate...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams.

University of Iowa to receive extra light therapy boxes to help seasonal affective disorder

Caleb Courtney, News Reporter February 21, 2021

The University of Iowa will provide more light boxes to help alleviate the symptoms of students who are dealing with seasonal affective disorder. Through funding from the Undergraduate Student Government,...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Shared governance leaders say Liz Tovar’s appointment to top DEI position a step forward

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 7, 2021

University of Iowa shared-governance leaders say Liz Tovar’s appointment from interim to executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion is a “step forward” for the UI in its inclusion...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

UI won’t do a pass/fail grading option for fall classes

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter December 2, 2020

Members of the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government have been advocating for the university to implement a pass/fail grading option for the fall semester similar what the UI offered...

Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund

USG starts Green Bandana Project to increase campus suicide prevention efforts

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 8, 2020

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government implemented the Green Bandana Project earlier this month to ensure students understand campus resources and to help with mental health and suicide-prevention...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa shared governance expresses concerns with halt of diversity, equity, and inclusion training

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 13, 2020

University of Iowa shared governance leaders asked the UI to reinstate diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace training as soon as possible after the trainings were put on pause to evaluate compliance...

University Iowa Associate AD of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Liz Tovar speaks to the Undergraduate Student Government over Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Student government is discussing the Class Pass/Fail legislation being passed tonight.

USG proposes fall classes should offer pass/not pass options

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 6, 2020

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government voted unanimously on Tuesday to suggest the university offer a pass/not pass option for all undergraduate students this fall because of the increase...

USG Senate Speaker Sam Stucky calls a USG meeting to close on Tuesday, Sept. 22 2020.

USG passes resolution supporting sustainability, affordability, COVID-19 mitigation on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 22, 2020

In the annual joint session between the University of Iowa Undergraduate and Graduate and Professional Student Governments, senators passed three joint resolutions supporting 2030 sustainability goals,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Angie Reams, and members of USG meet virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Aug. 25, 2020.

USG reassesses Student Activity Fee to support students during COVID-19

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 1, 2020

All undergraduate and graduate students are required to pay a $72 Student Activity Fee once a semester, which funds several different aspects of student life at the university. But with the coronavirus...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses members of UISG virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

USG members disappointed in Harreld’s response to campus issues

Rylee Wilson and Caleb McCullough August 25, 2020

Undergraduate student government members said they felt no progress came out of meeting with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld as he spoke to the group on COVID-19, in-person classes, racism...