Northern Iowa Student Government [NISG]
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1 | Student government welcomes Panthers Northern Iowan 120:1, p.3 |
Student body president Micaiah Krutsinger and vice president Lizbeth Montalvo welcome students on behalf of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and discuss NISG's work; photos. | |
2 | "Through the Lens of a Panther" project collects photos of community Northern Iowan 119:51, p.1 |
The Green Dot program at UNI is hosting a project throughout April called "Through the Lens of a Panther". Students, faculty, and staff can submit photos taken on campus to show each other what community and UNI means to all of us; photo. | |
3 | Student section southbound Northern Iowan 119:50, p.1 |
On Monday, April 3rd, UNI Athletics presented their new football seating arrangement within the Dome for the Fall 2023 season. The student and Panther Marching Band (PMB) sections are being moved 30 yards south to make room for premium seating for season ticket holders; photos. | |
4 | Blue safety phones to be removed Northern Iowan 119:47, p.1 |
UNI is introducing the Rave Guardian app that will take place of the blue safety phones located sporadically on campus; photos. | |
5 | Student Government taken over by Revolutionary UNI squirrels Northern Iowan 119:46, p.4 |
In this satirical article written for April Fools, the UNI squirrels have over run the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) with a vicious coup; photo. | |
6 | Election results: Taking your ABC's into 2023-2024 Northern Iowan 119:39, p.1 |
Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo won the Northern Iowa Student Government election by 150 votes and will be the student body president and vice president for the 2023-2024 school year. Nixson Benitez gives more details about the election results including the college elections; photo. | |
7 | Meet Micaiah and Liz Northern Iowan 119:38, p.4 |
Nixson Benitez writes about Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo. | |
8 | Meet Sam and Christelle Northern Iowan 119:38, p.5 |
Mallory Schmitz writes about Sam Caughron and Christelle Tungu's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo. | |
9 | Micaiah and Liz: Learn your ABC's Northern Iowan 119:38, p.1 |
Nixson Benitez writes about Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo. | |
10 | Northern Iowa Student Government is here for you Northern Iowan 119:38, p.7 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) encourages students of all different majors, interests, and backgrounds to get involved with NISG. Trina Tounjian, NISG Chief of Staff, shares their experiences and continues to encourage students to join the organization; photo. | |
11 | Sam and Christelle: a PACT that will last Northern Iowan 119:38, p.1 |
Mallory Schmitz writes about Sam Caughron and Christelle Tungu's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo. | |
12 | The Student organization representing students Northern Iowan 119:38, p.1 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) encourages students of all different majors, interests, and backgrounds to get involved with NISG. | |
13 | NISG January updates Northern Iowan 119:36, p.2 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) give their monthly updates of events and accomplishments on topics like NISG Engagement Week, NISG campaigns, and the Legislative Liaison Team (LLT). | |
14 | You matter at UNI week Northern Iowan 119:36, p.4 |
You Matter At UNI week is put on by the Student Health & Well-being Coordinator and UNI Counseling Center and will be held February 27-March 3, 2023. Aubrey Schafbuch interviews students and staff who explain the importance of this week and lists out the events and how students can get involved; photo. | |
15 | NISG Engagement Week Northern Iowan 119:30, p.1 |
The Northern Iowan Staff writes about the different events that Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) is hosting throughout their NISG Engagement Week; photo. | |
16 | Panther Preview Northern Iowan 119:30, p.5 |
A timeline of events happening on campus next week. Some of the events include a men's basketball game, International Student Coffee Hour, and the launch of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Engagement Week. | |
17 | Green Dot gender violence prevention program leaves its mark on campus Northern Iowan 119:29, p.1 |
The Green Dot program (sponsored by Northern Iowa Student Government) had their main kickoff event for the start of Green Dot Week where over 150 people attended. The Green Dot initiative helps raise awareness for gender violence prevention at UNI; photo. | |
18 | NISG November updates Northern Iowan 119:28, p.2 |
A list of accomplishments and actions taken by the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) during the month of November. | |
19 | NISG October updates Northern Iowan 119:23, p.2 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) gives their list of accomplishments during October which include the Our Tomorrow Campaign Launch, homecoming celebrations, welcoming new NISG members, and more; photo. | |
20 | Do you have access? Northern Iowan 119:13, p.3 |
Nkasa Bolumbu writes an opinion piece featuring UNI students Caleb Gahle and Nick Johnson. Gahle, who has cerebral palsy, is creating a new student organization called Awareness, Community, Collaboration, Empowerment, Support, and Success (ACCESS) which will allow students with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness; photo. | |
21 | NISG September updates Northern Iowan 119:12, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) has had a busy month from including 20 new members, launching the Green Dot initiative, and hosting a Board of Regents meeting on UNI's campus. NISG posted highlights from the Board of Regents meeting; photo. | |
22 | Green Dot Week calls Panthers to step up Northern Iowan 119:6, p.1 |
The NISG sponsored program, Green Dot, is focused on gender violence prevention at UNI. Taliya James interviews graduate assistant Hannah Menken who lays out all the activities that Green Dot Week has to offer on campus; photo. | |
23 | A Panther welcome from NISG Northern Iowan 119:1, p.3 |
Student Body President Leila Mašinović and Vice President Micaiah Krutsinger welcome new students to UNI's campus and encourage students to get involved in activities; photo. | |
24 | Alisanne Struck: Leading way for Asian students Northern Iowan 118:43, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Study Government (NISG) student body Vice President Alisanne Struck describes her time as the first Asian American student to serve as Vice President; photo. | |
25 | NISG recognizes extraordinary student orgs Northern Iowan 118:42, p.4 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) has started a Positive Highlight that will highlight student organizations/individuals who bring a positive atmosphere to campus; photo. | |
26 | Leila Masinovic: Making history at UNI Northern Iowan 118:41, p.1 |
Leila Masinovic discusses her new position as Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president and what it means to her to be the first female Muslim student in that position; photo. | |
27 | Student body elects new NISG representatives Northern Iowan 118:37, p.1 |
The new Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) representatives are announced. Leila Masinovic and Micaiah Krutsinger are student body president and vice president; Sam Caughron, Trevor Meyers, James Carolus, Geneva Bell, Jacob Merill, and Emily Paul were elected as senators; photos. | |
28 | The value of your vote Northern Iowan 118:36, p.1 |
Student Parker Daniels, the Chief Justice of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), urges students to participate in upcoming NISG elections and emphasizes the importance of the right to vote. The author also discusses what NISG does and some of the student-driven accomplishments that have been achieved thanks to their votes; photos. | |
29 | NISG candidates aim to better campus Northern Iowan 118:35, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) introduces the senators that are up for election; photo. | |
30 | Masinovic and Krutsinger; uplifting unheard voices Northern Iowan 118:33, p.1 |
Leila Masinovic and Micaiah Krutsinger, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential running mates, talk about their vision for the future of UNI; photo. | |
31 | Why we need to free the tampon Northern Iowan 118:28, p.3 |
Caroline Christensen gives their opinion that menstrual products should be free to access and free to use for menstruators. Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and UNI Feminists have been stocking six of the most trafficked bathrooms on campus with the products, which they say have been heavily utilized; photo. | |
32 | NISG holds final meeting of the year Northern Iowan 118:27, p.2 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held its final meeting of the year, passing ten bills and resolutions, denying one, and confirming a new senator; photo. | |
33 | NISG weekly update Northern Iowan 118:25, p.1 |
Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Jose Herrera, spoke at the weekly Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) meeting, discussing the UNI Theatre Department. NISG also voted on 12 pieces of legislation; photo. | |
34 | 'Theatre is not going anywhere' Northern Iowan 118:24, p.1 |
Members of the UNI Theatre department, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the administration met to discuss the importance of the theatre program and how to maintain it despite financial and staffing challenges; photos. | |
35 | NISG to host events honoring veterans Northern Iowan 118:22, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host the first annual Veteran's Night Out at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum and Grout Museum in place of the Military Ball. This event will honor those serving currently or in the past; photo. | |
36 | Vox Pop: From a student perspective, how could student government be "more present" on campus? Northern Iowan 118:22, p.4 |
Alisanne Struck interviewed Maddie Davis, Hannah Butler, Grant Wulfsen, Megan Brown, and Maddie Paulsen about how the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) could be more present on campus; photos. | |
37 | NISG hears from guest speaker, passes legislation Northern Iowan 118:21, p.2 |
Nothern Iowa Student Government (NISG) heard from Isabella Perksen about the Green Dot program, the revamped NISG website launch was announced, and members voted on different bills; photo. | |
38 | NISG update Northern Iowan 118:19, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG( had its weekly meeting, voting in three new members and discussing the Chief of Staff position; photo. | |
39 | NISG weekly update Northern Iowan 118:17, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) had their tenth weekly meeting of the semester, where they appointed people to different positions, approved the Panther Tabletop Gaming Club's request for funding, and debated bills; photo. | |
40 | NISG weekly update Northern Iowan 118:15, p.1 |
Anne Marie Gruber gave a presentation about textbook equity during the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) regular senate meeting. The meeting also included the approved creation of two new clubs on campus. | |
41 | UNI continues to grapple with O'Kane removal Northern Iowan 118:14, p.1 |
Students and faculty fight back against the decision to discipline a professor for requiring masks. Another meeting with Dr. O'Kane's students was held on October 7, where administrative faculty spoke with them about their class; photo. | |
42 | NISG condemns administration Northern Iowan 118:13, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) resolved to give a statement of support for the students in Professor O'Kane's class who were affected by his dismissal. They also voted on committee chairs in this meeting; photo. | |
43 | NISG debates masks, approves funding Northern Iowan 118:11, p.2 |
Student Body President Samantha Bennett floated the idea of signing a joint student government statement to support giving local universities the authority to implement mask mandates on campus if they choose. The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) also approved funding for the UNI Women's Volleyball Club, the Dancer Hall Activities and Recreation Team, UNI Men's Basketball Club, and Gamma Phi Beta; photo. | |
44 | Student body president, vice-president create plans for new semester Northern Iowan 118:10, p.2 |
Student Body President Samantha Bennett and Vice President Alisanne Struck have been advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, an inclusive Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) culture, and more online core classes, among other initiatives; photo. | |
45 | NISG preps for homecoming, approves funding for men's soccer club Northern Iowan 118:9, p.2 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) meeting of the week centered on Homecoming Week festivities, as well as budget information. They also approved $500 for the Men's Soccer Club equipment. Read in Spanish on page 5; photo. | |
46 | NISG se prepara para la semana de regreso a casa, aprueba la financiacion para el futbol masculion Northern Iowan 118:9, p.5 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) meeting of the week centered on Homecoming Week festivities, as well as budget information. They also approved $500 for the Men's Soccer Club equipment. Read in English on page 2; photo. | |
47 | NISG confirms associate justice, 10 new directors Northern Iowan 118:7, p.2 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Speaker of the Senate, Sam Caughron, led the meeting in which there was voting to decide those on the Northern Iowa Board of Directors; photo. | |
48 | NISG appoints 6 new senators to fill vacant seats Northern Iowan 118:5, p.2 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) appoints 6 new senators; photo. | |
49 | 230 years later, we are still reminded of free speech Northern Iowan 118:3, p.2 |
Students' views on the new Syllabus Free Speech Statement required by UNI and free speech in general. | |
50 | Vaccination clinic bookstore giftcard available for students Northern Iowan 118:1, p.1 |
Starting August 30, 2021, any students who show proof of their covid-19 vaccination shots will receive a $25 UNI Bookstore gift-card. Students can get their vaccination shots at the Student Health Center each Thrusday from 1-3 PM and Friday from 9-11 AM; photo. | |
51 | Panther Plot pauses, possible return Northern Iowan 117:54, p.1 |
The Panther Plot, a student-run garden at UNI, is being discontinued due to its inability to become self-sufficient. The garden was a place for students to grow fruits, vegetables and other plants. With help from the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), work is being done towards restructuring the operations of the garden in hopes of one day reopening; photos. | |
52 | NISG election results announced Northern Iowan 117:36, p.1 |
Samantha Bennett and Alisanne Struck were announced as the winners of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential election. This is the second year in a row the presidential race has been unopposed. Senatorial candidates elected included: College of Business - Sam Ferguson; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Rocio Castrejon, Sam Caughron, Caroline Christensen, and Nawal Rai; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences - Salima Diallo, Jonah Eldridge, Miciah Krutsinger, Muhammad Raza, and Turner Sperry; photos. | |
53 | Amid harassment allegations, Butt withdraws from NISG race Northern Iowan 117:35, p.1 |
In the wake of social media allegations of harassment and misconduct, Muhammed Butt and running partner Bilal Hussein withdrew from the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential race. The ticket of Samantha Bennet and Alisanne Struck now run unopposed; photo. | |
54 | NISG election: more information Northern Iowan 117:34, p.2 |
Voting for the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) election will take place 6 a.m. on February 23 through 6 p.m. on February 24. Senatorial candidates include: College of Business and Administration - Sam Ferguson; College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences - Jonah Eldridge, Micaiah Krutsinger, Muhammad Raza, Salima Diallo, Turner Sperry; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Caroline Christensen, Nawal Rai, Rocio Castrejon. | |
55 | NISG presidential candidates tackle diversity and COVID-19 Northern Iowan 117:34, p.3 |
Both Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential ticket candidates, Samantha Bennet with Alisanne Struck and Muhammed Shamir Butt with Bilal Hussain, debated via Zoom about issues concerning student advocacy, diversity, and involvement; photos. | |
56 | NISG presidential candidates: Bennett and Struck Northern Iowan 117:34, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential candidates Samantha Bennett and Alisanne Struck talk about their running platforms for student government president and vice president; photo. | |
57 | NISG presidential candidates: Butt and Hussain Northern Iowan 117:34, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential candidates Muhammad Shamir Butt and Bilal Hussain talk about their running platforms for student government president; photo. | |
58 | NISG seeks new vice president Northern Iowan 117:28, p.2 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) begins searching for a new vice president to replace Rachel Greene, who resigned; photos. | |
59 | Test Iowa site comes to UNI campus Northern Iowan 117:25, p.1 |
UNI brings a Test Iowa site to UNI to make getting tested for COVID-19 easier and more accessible; photo. | |
60 | Students for Life: Nook overturns NISG Court's decision Northern Iowan 117:21, p.1 |
UNI President Mark Nook overturns the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court's decision to deny Students for Life's application to become a student organization. Nook discusses the appeals and decision process, and the article highlights sections of his eight-page ruling; photos. | |
61 | Students for Life awaiting president's verdict Northern Iowan 117:20, p.2 |
Students for Life still awaits a verdict from President Nook on whether they can form a student organization. They appealed to Nook after the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court both denied their application. | |
62 | Students for Life appeals to president Northern Iowan 117:19, p.1 |
Students for Life appeals to President Nook after the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senate and Supreme Court denied its request to form a student organization; photos. | |
63 | Students for Life: Court upholds Senate decision Northern Iowan 117:17, p.1 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Supreme Court, in a 5-3 vote, upheld a decision made by the NISG Senate to deny UNI Students For Life to be a student organization; photo. | |
64 | NISG Senator speaks out about controversy Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Senator Mohammed Rawwas defends the controversial ruling denying registry to Students for Life; photo. | |
65 | Students for Life fails to pass Northern Iowan 117:16, p.1 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) fails to pass a bill allowing the student organization "Students for Life" to form on campus, stirring controversy; photo. | |
66 | UNI community marches for justice Northern Iowan 117:14, p.1 |
A UNI student, Max Tensen, organized a Black Lives Matter protest in response to the murder of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Protestors marched from UNI central campus to Cedar Falls City Hall; photo. | |
67 | Health Center implements test fee Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1 |
The UNI Student Health Service will begin charging $80 per COVID-19 test as the State-borrowed analysis machine is expected to be returned soon; photo. | |
68 | REC holds virtual town hall Northern Iowan 117:7, p.1 |
The UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition holds their first virtual town hall meeting; photo. | |
69 | Goedken: Menstruation is not a choice Northern Iowan 117:5, p.3 |
Dani Goedken argues that UNI isn't doing enough to supply menstrual products to the student body; photo. | |
70 | NISG announces election results Northern Iowan 116:39, p.1 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) announced election results. Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene won the President and Vice President positions in an uncontested race, receiving 100% of the vote. Senator-elects were as follows: Graduate College - Denise Kassis and Jaclyn Davidshofer; College of Business - Esha Jayswal, Mohammad Rawwas, and Matthew Barton; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Ochuko Avwunuma, Rocio Castrejon, Danielle Goedken, and Gisselle Herrera; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences - Abigail Kraft, Alisanne Struck, Randy Everding, and Noelle Sampson. Many senate seats remained unfilled; photo. | |
71 | NISG debate: Elle, Rachel talk platform Northern Iowan 116:37, p.2 |
During the Northern Iowa Student Government's (NISG) annual debate, competing presidential tickets have the chance to debate their platforms; however, during this election Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene run unopposed. The event was held on February 19 in the Maucker Union Coffeehouse and NISG Chief Justice Bekah Bass moderated. Boeding and Greene discussed their platform, based on student comfort and success. Elections will be on February 25; photo. | |
72 | NISG debate set for Wed., Feb. 19 Northern Iowan 116:36, p.2 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host its annual debate in Maucker Union Coffeehouse. At the event, presidential and vice presidential candidates Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene will speak with students and present their platform. Since Boeding and Greene are the only presidential ticket running, the event will serve more as a town hall session, as opposed to the traditional debate format. | |
73 | NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene Northern Iowan 116:35, p.1 |
Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos. | |
74 | NISG engages students at open house Northern Iowan 116:32, p.1 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held their first open house. The event was held to inform students about NISG's activities, how they can be involved, and the upcoming election; photos. | |
75 | UNI hosts mock caucus in Maucker Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1 |
UNI students and faculty participated in a mock caucus on January 27 ahead of the Iowa caucuses. The event was hosted by the American Democracy Projects, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), and the political science department; photos. | |
76 | Ending the stigma: You Matter Week at UNI Northern Iowan 116:30, p.1 |
Northern Iowa Student Government has teamed up with Active Minds, Black Student Union, To Write Love on Her Arms and UNI Counseling Services to help coordinate this event. Sarah Rassing, a graduate student and NISG Director of Mental Health helped coordinate the events to hopefully make this annual. Brian Nissen emphasizes the importance of students to the university, as well as Jennifer Schneiderman, director of counseling services at UNI helps students know the help campus provides. Events will be held all week in honor of You Matter; photo. | |
77 | University to host mock caucus Northern Iowan 116:29, p.2 |
The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo. | |
78 | UNI hosts caucus in Maucker Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1 |
The event, held one week before the Iowa caucuses on February 3, was intended to introduce students to the caucus process and the role it plays in the American democratic system. As Hoffman called the group to order, she stressed the value of Iowans' unique experience of being "first in the nation in the caucusing process". Hoffman opened with a general explanation of the caucus process, including how to find your ward and precinct location; photo. | |
79 | UNI voter turnout top among IA public universities Northern Iowan 116:21, p.2 |
UNI had the highest voter turnout among Iowa's three public universities. UNI participated in Iowa Campus Compact's Voting Challenge. The school had originally been part of the ALL IN Challenge, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), academic departments, and student organizations had formed the #PanthersVote coalition for the 2018 midterm election. | |
80 | REC launches #UNIisnotanAlly campaign Northern Iowan 116:19, p.1 |
Following President Nook's October 30 email to campus regarding the concerns of the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC), members of the REC have launched their #UNIisnotanAlly campaign across campus and social media on November 1. It shares videos of student's personal accounts and testimonies of experiencing racism at UNI. The REC members also distributed fliers. The article covers the communication and goal-setting initiatives between REC and the Senior Leadership Team and that the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), UNI Faculty Senate, and United Faculty support REC; photo. | |
81 | Counseling Center sees policy change Northern Iowan 116:11, p.2 |
The UNI Counseling Center has altered its scheduling policy for the 2019-2020 school year, partially due to the declining enrollment. | |
82 | Counseling enter sees policy change Northern Iowan 116:11, p.2 |
The UNI Counseling Center has changed its scheduling policy for the 2019-2020 school year. Counseling sessions, which had previously been unlimited for students under the mandatory student health fee, are now limited to five per year. Any additional sessions must now be billed to the student's health insurance. The reason for the change is partially based on declining enrollment; photo. | |
83 | 2019-2020 Student Fee proposal Northern Iowan 115:54, p.2 |
After being met with resistance from students and review by the Board of Regents and President Nook, the Student Fee Committee sent its official proposal to the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) on April 30, including a $90,000 re-allocation to fund the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide, which were originally cut; photo. | |
84 | Stand up for public transportation Northern Iowan 115:52, p.3 |
Stekl argues in favor of continuing the public transportation services Panther Shuttle and Safe Ride for students, which the Student Fees Committee of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) voted to cut; photos. | |
85 | New NISG Upper Cabinet commences Northern Iowan 115:50, p.2 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) Upper Cabinet positions, selected from applications by newly-elected president Jacob Levang and vice President Jacot Stites, were sworn in on April 10. They include Chad Schafer as Chief of Staff, Amela Music as director of finance, Isaak Esperson as director of government relations, Sara Goodman as director of public relations, and Mahlia Brown as director of diversity; photo. | |
86 | Inconsistent leadership on campus Northern Iowan 115:48, p.3 |
Harberts writes a letter to the editor discussing the ineffective leadership and inconsistent message of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and the delegitimization of student concerns by the UNI administration. | |
87 | Mountainfilm On Tour makes first visit to Iowa Northern Iowan 115:42, p.1 |
Film Appreciation Club, Green Project, and Philosophy Club hosted Mountainfilm On Tour, a film festival, with funding from the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG). The evening consisted of 11 short documentaries focused on environmental, political, and social issues; photos. | |
88 | NISG election voting results released Northern Iowan 115:42, p.2 |
Further Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) election results were announced; student body president and vice president Jacob Levang and Jacob Stites were announced February 28. Senators elected included Joe Link, Katie Wempen, Ethan A. Vance, Kristin Rasmussen, Elle Boeding, Timothy Dirksen, Trevor Fletcher, Alissa Wade, Laura Jimenez, Allison Noggle, Lucas Gremler, Chad Schafer, Sasha Nagle, Mahlia Brown, and Ryan Frank; photo. | |
89 | Levang and Stites win NISG election Northern Iowan 115:39, p.1 |
On February 27, Jacob Levang and Jacob Stites won the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) presidential and vice presidential election for 2019-2020; photo. | |
90 | Farhan and Micah announce NISG bid Northern Iowan 115:38, p.1 |
Farhan Amjad and Micah McCutchan announced their candidacy for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president and vice president. Jacob Levang and Jacob Stites had previously announced their candidacy. NISG will hold a debate on February 25 in Maucker Union Coffeehouse; photos. | |
91 | Fraternities have unfair power advantages Northern Iowan 115:36, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, members of fraternities benefit from a disproportional advantage, particularly in politics and wealth. The generational advantage has grown from their founding in the early 1900s, when many Americans were still fighting for their rights to be recognized. Gregor focuses particularly on the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon and its power in UNI's student government. | |
92 | CAB concert sparks controversy Northern Iowan 115:35, p.1 |
Due to security risks that the administration kept confidential, a February 16 concert by rap artist Waka Flocka Flame had its venue and ticket sales changed. Student and student organizations commented on the changes as racial bias, and university president Mark Nook responded about the lack of transparency and decision-making; photo. | |
93 | Levang and Stites announce candidacy Northern Iowan 115:35, p.2 |
Jacob Levang and Jacob Stites have announced their candidacy for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president; photo. | |
94 | Giving intl. students a voice Northern Iowan 155:34, p.4 |
In the author's opinion, international students are often overlooked on campus. Khan mentions ways that UNI and student organizations can be more inclusive of these students; photo. | |
95 | Campus trees succumb to infestation Northern Iowan 115:31, p.1 |
The progression of the emerald ash borer in the United States has led Facilities Management to plan its strategy for ash trees on campus; photo. | |
96 | NISG releases student body election information Northern Iowan 115:30, p.2 |
The 2019 Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) elections will take place on February 26 and 27. Students interested in running can email the Election Commission. | |
97 | UNI Counseling Center offers cocoa, conversation Northern Iowan 115:30, p.4 |
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) held the event "Cocoa & Counseling" at the Counseling Center on January 23; photo. | |
98 | Ernst visits UNI for town hall Northern Iowan 115:29, p.2 |
Senator Joni Ernst held a town hall to answer questions, which mostly centered around the government shutdown, now in its fifth week; photo. | |
99 | New NISG Legislation Liaison Team chosen Northern Iowan 115:25, p.2 |
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) announced its newly-appointed Legislative Liaison Team, which advocates with legislators at the Capitol on UNI's behalf. Members include Ann Metz, Isaak Espersen, Jacob Madden, Jacob Levang, and Joshua Dausener. | |
100 | Panther Portrait: UNI-Con Northern Iowan 115:23, p.5 |
Panther eSports, Panther Tabletop Gaming, and Dueling Panthers hosted the annual UNI-Con gaming convention on November 10 in Maucker Union; photos. |