Northern Iowa Student Government [NISG]

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# Title Date Summary
601 Student debt stories
Northern Iowan 103:38, p.8
Rising student debt addressed by Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
602 Unopposed, but campaigning nonetheless
Northern Iowan 103:37, p.1
Andrew Morse and Adam Bentley share their message and goals for UNI as candidates for President and Vice President of the student body; photo.
603 New legislation to look for
Northern Iowan 103:36, p.6
Notice of proposed amendment to the constitution of the Student Body. The amendment will be voted on February 27 and 28.
604 Undergrad tuition to increase by 5.2 percent next year
Northern Iowan 103:24, p.4
Board of Regents will vote on a proposed tuition raise of 5.2 percent at their December meeting; photo.
605 College of Education Dean to step down
Northern Iowan 103:23, p.1
Jeffrey Cornett will step down in May; photo.
606 Parking facility plans reach fork in the road
Northern Iowan 103:23, p.1
Proposed parking deck planned for area near Campbell Hall; would require relocation of several Greek houses; needs approval of the Board of Regents; photo.
607 Cooper covers rape issues
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.11
Andrea Cooper travels the country telling the story of her daughter, who committed suicide following her rape in 1995; photo.
608 Morse spearheads Adopt-an-Alley
Northern Iowan 103:17, p.11
NISG Director of Public Relations is leading the effort to adopt-an-alley, similar to the adopt-a-highway program; photo.
609 UNI forms Energy Committee
Northern Iowan 103:17, p.4
An energy surcharge on students has caused energy conservation to be an important campus topic. President Allen formed a broad-based committee charged with educating the community and performing an energy audit, among other duties.
610 Panther Patrol serves its purpose
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.4
Panther Patrol employs eight students to provide more eyes and ears to observe what is happening on the campus. This group is in addition to the public safety staff and student patrols.
611 Satellite voting intended to increase student turnout
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.1
Voting will be more convenient for students due to voting stations being available in Maucker Union; photo.
612 Debate should increase voter awareness
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.1
NISG and the speech and debate team are sponsoring a debate between the candidates in districts 19 and 20. Information and increasing student voting in the upcoming election are the goals of the debate.
613 Voter registration deadline fast approaching
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.1
Student voters are reminded that you can vote at only one address. The time to change your registration from your hometown to Black Hawk County is now.
614 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Iowa Statehouse Candidate Debate will take place Wednesday, October 11.
615 UNI student government, debate team to host local candidates for debate
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
A debate among four candidates for the Iowa Legislature will take place Wednesday, October 11.
616 UNI Center for Multicultural Education to honor Hispanic Heritage Month
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Center for Multicultural Education will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Day of the Dead.
617 Allen to be installed as UNI's ninth president, Friday, September 29
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The installation of the University of Northern Iowa's ninth president, Benjamimn Allen, will take place Friday, September 29.
618 Committees help students get their voices heard
Northern Iowan 103:4, p.3
Student input on issues is important at UNI. The best way to get involved is through the Northern Iowa Student Government.
619 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
A moment of silence will be observed at the Campanile, Monday, September 11.
620 Hello from your student reps
Northern Iowan 103:1, p.9
Greetings from the president and vice president of the student body.
621 New student conduct code doesn't penalize good Samaritans
Northern Iowan 103:1, p.5
Good Samaritan clause offers students limited protection if they find themselves in potentially tricky situations.
622 NISG update
Northern Iowan 102:58, p.3
NISG executive activities noted.
623 Honors' requirements strengthened
Northern Iowan 102:55, p.1
Changes announced to qualify for Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude honors.
624 Student government selects new directors of administration and public relations at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Newly elected student government appoints fellow students to directorships.
625 Erwin, Younie officially sworn in
Northern Iowan 102:53, p.1
Grant Erwin and Jennifer Younie are formally sworn in as president and vice president of the student government; photo.
626 NISG executives swap out; big shoes to fill
Northern Iowan 102:53, p.1
Newly elected president and vice president take formally sworn in at NISG; photo.
627 Untitled
Northern Iowan 102:51, p.12
Students, staff, and faculty enjoyed free food during Panther Bash, April 12; photo.
628 Arts in April
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI will host art presentations throughout the month of April on the UNI campus.
629 Wednesday, April 12
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3
NISG Student Bash will take place; Sigma Xi Student Research Conference will occur; Career workshop on resumes will be held; "Hydrogen and Fuel Cells" will be the topic for a lecture by Romesh Kumar; Walt Whitman live will be performed by Bill Koch.
630 Free law advice available on campus today
Northern Iowan 102:41, p.1
Student Affairs Committee and NISG are hosting session with a lawyer to provide general advice.
631 What do you want out of UNI?
Northern Iowan 102:41, p.7
Notes that less than one-fourth of UNI students voted in recent NISG election; also believes that NISG candidates gave only vague answers and positions in debates.
632 Friday, March 3
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3
Guest lecture and reading by Joy Castro will be part of Women's History Month's event schedule.
633 NISG passes resolution in support of salary increase for teachers
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.5
Supports thirty million dollar increase for Iowa teachers.
634 The results are in: Erwin, Younie named NISG President and VP
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.1
Grant Erwin and Jennie Younie will be heading Northern Iowa Student Government next school year; photo.
635 UNI Women's History Month programming to celebrate gender and diversity Panel and speaker to kick off the celebration
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
"Gender and Diversity" is the theme for Women's History Month at UNI, first activity will be a panel discussion involving members of the faculty.
636 Election day; vote today for NISG President and VP
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.1
Elections start today for open NISG positions; photo.
637 New bill reducing national deficit puts college students in debt
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.4
Regents universities will lobby to prevent reductions in student aid.
638 Toll, Ross devoted to UNI
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.8
Lindsay German gives support to Brock Toll and Holly Ross in upcoming NISG elections.
639 UNI students head to capitol; lobbying to keep tuition costs down
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.5
Students traveled to Des Moines to gain support for the Transformation for Excellence program.
640 Erwin exactly what UNI needs
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.8
Mickey Kinney supports Grant Erwin in upcoming NISG elections.
641 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1
President Koob discusses Northern Iowa Student Government elections; photo.
642 NISG president and VP candidates Holly Ross and Brock Toll
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.1
Brock Toll and Holly Ross believe experience and dedication to students makes them good candidates; photo.
643 NISG president and VP candidates: Erwin and Younie; this is the first of a two-part series featuring the students running for executive NISG positions
Northern Iowan 102:37, p.1
Grant Erwin and Jennie Younie talk about their qualifications for NISG and their platform; photo.
644 Voting for our leadership
Northern Iowan 102:37, p.7
Leaders should be chosen based on skills and knowledge.
645 Student government defeats teacher pay resolution
Northern Iowan 102:35, p.1
General idea of increased funding for teacher pay accepted, but wording discouraged some from supporting resolution; photo.
646 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:34, p.1
President Robert Koob discusses how students can lobby and speak to legislators individually, or get involved with a group; photo.
647 NI correction
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.4
Jennie Younie is vice chair of Governmental and Legislative Affairs; the chairperson is Brock Toll.
648 UNI heads to Des Moines for conference
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.1
UNI students lobbied at the capital to increase cigarette taxes to support health care; photo.
649 First NISG meeting of 2006 brings hot topics to the table; personal wellness lecture complaints discussed
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.1
Topics at the meeting included choosing a new president for UNI, student elections, and forming committees to meet student needs; photo.
650 Students have say in search for new pres
Northern Iowan 102:31, p.8
NISG president Joe Murphy encourages students to comment on what they would like to see in a new university president.
651 UNI students lobbying for tobacco tax in Des Moines
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government invites students to join them in Des Moines for the Tobacco Tax Lobbying Day at the Capitol.
652 Murphy, Fahmy have big plans for Spring '06
Northern Iowan 102:29, p.3
Members plan to push for the passage of an increased tobacco tax and increased funding for higher education.
653 Board of Regents approves 4 percent tuition hike
Northern Iowan 102:28, p.1
Tuition increase not as severe as in recent years; photo.
654 NISG proud of semester's work; fall '05 very productive, with more to come next term
Northern Iowan 102:28, p.3
Review of accomplishments of NISG during past semester.
655 Shuttle controversy among senate
Northern Iowan 102:28, p.1
Debates about Panther Shuttle will continue into next year; photo.
656 Student forum brings legislators to UNI
Northern Iowan 102:26, p.1
Members of the General Assembly talked with students about issues such as tuition and teaching; photo.
657 NISG heads to Des Moines
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.3
Student Government will host an event at which legislators will speak and students can ask questions and voice opinions.
658 Shuttle runs despite cut funding from DOR
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.1
The Panther Shuttle will not receive the usual $1000 funding from the Department of Residence; photo.
659 Amendments help student aid resolution pass in NISG
Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1
NISG asks for Iowa Congressional support in bolstering student aid.
660 Koob, Murphy think proposed tuition increases 'reasonable'
Northern Iowan 102:21, p.1
Tuition increases for the next school year are slated to be 5.5 percent, other issues including the selection of a new president also discussed; photo.
661 Health Center sports new look
Northern Iowan 102:19, p.1
Student Health Center had official grand opening last Friday; photo.
662 Grant Erwin receives Lux Award for service, involvement in the community
Northern Iowan 102:18, p.11
Grant Erwin has participated in several activities at UNI, including the Relay for Life; photo.
663 Thanks to NISG et al, Campanile rings again
Northern Iowan 102:12, p.1
NISG has decided to hire a temporary carillonneur for homecoming until a permanent one is hired; photo.
664 Columnist suggests 'improvements' at UNI
Northern Iowan 102:11, p.7
Writer believes campus should strengthen debate on important issues, a more vital Northern Iowan, and an end to apathy.
665 Correction:
Northern Iowan 102:11, p.3
In the last issue, Ben Wilker was incorrectly identified as a senator in NISG; he is actually a part of Dancer Hall Senate.
666 Dancer Hall relief fund will help students in need after disasters
Northern Iowan 102:10, p.3
Students living in Dancer Hall may benefit if they are affected by natural disasters; photo.
667 Organization Fair aims for student awareness
Northern Iowan 102:10, p.1
The Student Organization Fair showcased groups that students can join to express themselves or become more active and meet people; photo.
668 For students, public transportation now an option; shuttle will stay
Northern Iowan 102:5, p.1
Panther Shuttle is now running, but may have to stop in the spring, as it did last year; photo.
669 Students want to help victims of Katrina
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.1
Students and legislators are both working to help victims of the recent hurricane disaster; photo.
670 Students of UNI
Northern Iowan 102:1, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government leaders Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy welcome students and encourage them to become active in student organizations and other activities; photo.
671 Welcome Week activities kick off school year
Northern Iowan 102:1, p.13
Welcome week activities scheduled and explained.
672 New NISG President, VP sworn in
Northern Iowan 101:53, p.1
Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy take the oath of office; photo.
673 NISG supports cigarette tax
Northern Iowan 101:53, p.1
A 16-12 resolution was passed in favor of the proposed cigarette tax increase in the Iowa legislature.
674 Intramural sports may carry a price tag in the future
Northern Iowan 101:51, p.3
WRC staff is proposing a twenty dollar fee per student to cover intramural sports costs.
675 NISG hammers out budget, deals cuts
Northern Iowan 101:51, p.1
Lists the amounts of money that were awarded to various student organizations.
676 Putting an end to violence against women
Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.1
"Take Back the Night" is a event designed to protest sexual assaults and violence against women; will be held Tuesday, April 12.
677 Clarification: Senator Bennett elected
Northern Iowan 101:43, p.2
Bennett has been elected to NISG for University Apartments, not LeGrande. LeGrande will represent Bender Hall.
678 Cuts=student hitchhiking
Northern Iowan 101:42, p.5
Discusses the problems with the shortfall of $337,000 in student services fees for the spring semester.
679 Congratulations to Murphy-Fahmy
Northern Iowan 101:41, p.8
Believes the students of UNI made a good decision in electing Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy.
680 Panther Shuttle budget falls short; students take longer walks after spring break
Northern Iowan 101:41, p.1
Due to a budget cut of $29,000, the Panther Shuttle will cease operation on March 11 for the remainder of the school year; photo.
681 Senators elected for 2005-06 school year
Northern Iowan 101:41, p.2
Senate roster.
682 UNI student government elects senators
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Forty students elected as senators; list of all senators elected.
683 Murphy-Fahmy win NISG election
Northern Iowan 101:40, p.1
Won the election with 60.2% of the vote; a total of 2444 students voted, a 6.5% increase over the previous year; photo.
684 Murphy, Fahmy, to lead Northern Iowa Student Government
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy were elected president and vice president, respectively.
685 Murphy-Fahmy only qualified candidates
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.9
Urges students to research all the candidates and then support Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy.
686 Ticket's experience makes them the only choice
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.9
Encourages students to vote for Fahmy-Murphy in the NISG elections.
687 Vote in NISG elections
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.4
Elections will be held February 22 and 23.
688 Tuesday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 23
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
NISG elections will be held Tuesday and Wednesday.
689 Candidates prepare for next week's election
Northern Iowan 101:38, p.1
Pat Grassley and Kevin Willms' platform includes tuition reform, creating an online classroom directory, increasing attendance at sporting and cultural events, offering alternative book purchasing options, and extending Thanksgiving break; photo.
690 NISG visits state capitol
Northern Iowan 101:38, p.1
Senators from NISG, along with State Representative Bob Kressig, are at the state capitol; photo.
691 Candidates gear up for next week's election
Northern Iowan 101:37, p.1
Ajeh Agbese and Danelle Drayton have announced their candidacy for the NISG president and vice-president election; photo.
692 NISG candidates prepare to debate the issues
Northern Iowan 101:36, p.4
The Political Science Society is organizing a debate between the NISG candidates for president and vice-president.
693 Support for Murphy-Fahmy ticket
Northern Iowan 101:36, p.6
Author states her support for Joe Murphy and Tarek Fahmy in the upcoming NISG elections.
694 UNI Alumni Association issues official class ring
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
New class ring available to alumni and students who have achieved junior standing.
695 NISG presidential campaigns heat up as candidates get word out
Northern Iowan 101:35, p.1
Sabrina Coronado and Amanda Duran have announced their candidacy for the NISG president and vice-president election; photo.
696 Free tuition money
Northern Iowan 101:34, p.3
NISG will have a table in Maucker Union set up to help students write letters to their legislators.
697 New senators inducted into NISG
Northern Iowan 101:34, p.4
Hasan Kajtezovic, Brian Fiala, and Trent Patterson have been inducted into NISG.
698 Snubbing liberties
Northern Iowan 101:33, p.5
Editorial board discusses the lack of voter participation in the US; encourages students to vote in the upcoming NISG elections.
699 2005 student government elections
Northern Iowan 101:30, p.3
Elections for the 2005-2006 NISG positions will occur February 22-23. Applications are currently being accepted.
700 Panther Shuttle cuts hours
Northern Iowan 101:24, p.1
Panther Shuttle reduces hours by an hour and a half each day.