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Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)

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351 Speaker of the Senate 2010-2011
Shannon--Kevin John (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.11
4/15/2011 Kevin Shannon thanks NI readers and students for the support shown for the previous administration of the Northern Iowa Student Government. Shannon urges continued support and input for the current senators.
352 NISG converts UNI-Dome into university-destroying battle station
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.11
4/8/2011 Satirical look at converting the Dome in to a battle station. Fictional characters given names of members of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
353 NISG supports fee increase after debate
Sprague--Ivy A. (Class of 2000)
Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1
3/22/2011 NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
354 'STOP THE CUTS'
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1
3/11/2011 Regent's Day brought roughly two hundred fifty students to Des Moines. Students visited with legislators, hoping to hold the line on budget cuts aimed at higher education; photo.
355 Panther Portraits
Baker--Brandon Lee (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.6
3/8/2011 Scenes from the UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union Black and White Ball; photo.
356 A human error
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1
3/4/2011 Trevor Boeckmann and Adam Haselhuhn filed a grievance with the NISG election committee following an examination of the off-campus voting. A scheduled run-off election was cancelled.
357 Fellow Panthers
Greenway--Rhonda (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9
3/4/2011 Former candidate for president of the student body expressed disappointment in the election process, but will not call for a recount. Election reform and oversight are needed.
358 Mistakes were made
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9
3/4/2011 Misspelled words, the lack of a comma, and improper counting of votes have recently happened to the NI staff and the NISG election commission. Luckily students point out these mistakes, so they may be corrected.
359 NISG prepares students for upcoming Regents Day
Davis--Caroline Julia (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2
3/4/2011 March 7 students from the Regents institutions will travel to Des Moines to lobby for higher education funding. Nearly one hundred ninety U. N. I. students will attend. NISG is holding training sessions prior to the trip.
360 spencer--ian--WIN
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1
3/4/2011 Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith named president and vice-president of the student body. The victory comes following a transportation error in the election votes; photo
361 UNI students elect new student body president and vice president.
Public Relations News Release 2010:233, p.1
3/2/2011 With approximately 75 percent of the vote, Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith were elected student body president and vice president.
362 NISG elections 2011
Hayne--Cassandra Kay (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.1
3/1/2011 Students await the election results. After four hours of counting, a runoff election was announced; photo.
363 Vote for Rhonda and Adam
Nulty--Jennifer Rose (Student--2007-2010)
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.7
3/1/2011 Support for the ticket of Greenway and Beaves in the upcoming runoff election. Reasons stated as to why this team deserves the support of the student body; photo.
364 Vote for Spencer and Ian
Miller--Christopher Olsen (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.7
3/1/2011 Support for Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith for the positions of president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
365 Vote in the NISG runoff election
Reed--Dakotah Wayne (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.7
3/1/2011 Dakotah Reed, former candidate for student body president, urges students to vote in the runoff election. He reminds students of the near record turnout. Students urged to look at both sides and ask tough questions before voting.
366 A response to 'The Northern Iowan's influence on the election'
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.8
2/25/2011 Editorial staff defends their coverage of the election. Northern Iowan urges readers to air their concerns on the reporting of campus events.
367 NISG to hold runoff election next week
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1
2/25/2011 None of the tickets in this week's election won over fifty per cent. A runoff election between the Walrath and Goldsmith ticket and the Greenway and Beaves ticket will be held; photo.
368 The Northern Iowan's influence on the election
Kolf--Mitchell William (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.8
2/25/2011 Writer expresses the opinion of bias in the early reporting of the Northern Iowa Student Government election candidates.
369 Send a message: these cuts need to stop
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9
2/22/2011 Once again the state legislature is asking students to pay higher tuition. The current proposals are for deep cuts to higher education funding. Larger class size, fewer professors, and fewer student services will be the result. Speak out now.
370 Storming the Capitol
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1
2/22/2011 Students will take their concerns about proposed budget cuts to Des Moines on March 7. NISG will provide free transportation, refreshments, and lunch.
371 VOTE
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1
2/22/2011 Reminder for students to vote in Student Government elections. Voting can be done on MyUniverse from 6:00AM today until 6:00PM February 23. Website provided for further information.
372 NISG Debate 2011
Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.2
2/18/2011 Scenes from the town hall style debate; sponsored by the NI and the Political Science Society. Three tickets for NISG president and vice president debated. Full length video available; photo.
373 Take an interest
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
2/18/2011 The Northern Iowa Student Government elections will soon be drawing to a close. NISG does affect students by sponsoring the Panther Shuttle, SafeRide, and making student voices heard at the Board of Regents. Become involved.
374 Vote Rhonda and Adam
Sexton--Matthew Jay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
2/18/2011 Support shown for Rhonda Greenway and Adam Beaves for president and vice president of the student body; photo.
375 Vote Spencer and Ian
Brown--Michael Franklin (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
2/18/2011 Support shown for Spencer and Ian in the NISG elections; photo.
376 Walrath-Goldsmith found not guilty of early campaigning allegations
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.1
2/18/2011 NISG Attorney General Andrew Miller accused the Walrath-Goldsmith ticket of making two videos prior to the start of the election process. The videos were posted on Facebook. The election committee found in the ticket's favor.
377 What has my student body president done for me and the university?
Hashman--Emma Therese (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
2/18/2011 Joel Anderson has met with each member of the Board of Regents individually during the past year. He has been involved with cutting fees for students and seeking sponsors for the Panther Shuttle and SafeRide.
378 NISG 2011 Senate elections
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.3
2/11/2011 Ballot for this year's senate elections. There are twenty-eight open positions. Students may start write-in campaigns for those positions.
379 NISG senate allows closed organizations
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.1
2/11/2011 NISG constitution amended to allow recognition of organizations that are open to all students and those that are not. NISG will not recognize organizations that discriminate in ways that violate university policy or laws.
380 Funding process for student organizations underway
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.5
2/8/2011 Northern Iowa Student Government provides funding with a Spring Budgeting Process and the Immediate Needs Funding Process. Organizations apply in the spring for money needed for the following academic year.
381 Why I'm voting for Spencer and Ian
Rudy--Jacob Allen (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.12
2/8/2011 Support shown for Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith for president and vice president of the student body.
382 Elections 2011: get to know the candidates
Haselhuhn--Adam J. (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:33, p.1
2/4/2011 Short biographies on the candidates for president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
383 NISG senate to downsize
Anderson--John Patrick (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:31, p.1
1/28/2011 A upcoming student body vote will determine the future size of the student government senate, which currently has forty members; bill has been introduced to reduce the number of senators to twenty-one.
384 NISG pushes for internal change
Anderson--John Patrick (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1
1/25/2011 Student government needs to change. Transparency is the major issue. There is a movement toward a smaller senate. NISG needs to deal with the lack of interest among the student body.
385 The time for change is now
Boeckmann--Trevor Paul (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:29, p.7
1/21/2011 Northern Iowa Student Government needs of change. Bickering amongst themselves is not serving the needs of the students. Students need to contact their representative. Should the Senate be smaller?
386 'We establish this Constitution in order to
Haselhuhn--Adam J. (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.10
12/10/2010 Discussion of the NISG constitution and proposed procedural changes.
387 Holiday wish list
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.10
12/10/2010 Members of the editorial staff share their hopes for the new year. President Allen's health, basketball success, students taking group projects more seriously, and hopes for a snow day are some of the wishes.
388 In the capitol
Anderson--John Patrick (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1
12/10/2010 Northern Iowa Student Government is lobbying for a statewide sales tax holiday on textbooks. Students are encouraged to participate in special lobbying days. NISG hopes to increase awareness of UNI by training students in lobbying; photo.
389 NISG fall election results
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.2
12/10/2010 Winners of the fall election for the Northern Iowa Student Government announced. The Constitutional Amendment passed. One senator was not retained.
390 NISG president vetoes constitutional overhaul
Anderson--John Patrick (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.3
12/10/2010 Joel Anderson expressed concerns with the passed constitutional overhaul; prior to his vetoing the measure.
391 No Dead Week here
Schreck--Anna E. (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1
12/10/2010 Many universities use the week prior to final week as time to prepare. No meetings are scheduled and no large assignments, other than those on the syllabus, are permitted. Students seem to favor Dead Week and professors seem to be against; photo.
392 NISG senate overhauls constitution
Anderson--John Patrick (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:26, p.1
12/7/2010 Changes in the Northern Iowa Student Government constitution will be on the ballot in February for members of the student body to approve or reject.
393 Not for the interests of student government
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:26, p.10
12/7/2010 Student government is a two-sided proposition. NISG needs to communicate more clearly what they are doing for the student body. The student body needs to take a greater interest in student government.
394 UNI celebrates International Education Week
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.1
11/16/2010 Provost Gloria Gibson opened the celebration Sunday in Lang Auditorium. Guang Jin, a UNI alumnus, was the keynote speaker. The week's activities announced.
395 The voting bloc that could
Boeckmann--Trevor Paul (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.9
11/2/2010 The case is made that students should vote in Cedar Falls. Their voice could make candidates take more seriously the concerns of students and the University. Students urged to get out and vote. Be informed; photo.
396 Welcome to another edition of the Northern Iowa Student Government Newsletter
Northern Iowa Student Government
Northern Iowan 107:14, p.6
10/15/2010 Opportunities for involvement with student government announced. Students reminded of the new Panther Shuttle schedule. Chalking policy highlights listed.
397 NISG establishes new chalking policy
Snook--Jessica Ann (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:10, p.1
10/1/2010 Chalking of sidewalks is now covered by a policy from the Student Government. Messages must be signed by those leaving the message. No overwriting or defacing will be allowed. Disciplinary action may be initiated for violations; photo.
398 N. I. S. G.: A message from your student government
Northern Iowa Student Government
Northern Iowan 107:7, p.6
9/21/2010 A welcome back letter from the Northern Iowa Student Government; sharing how to get the most from your college experience and how to get involved; photo.
399 Redefining "School Spirit"
Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 107:2, p.10
8/31/2010 School spirit is not only supporting athletic teams, but supporting those students involved in national organizations and campus groups. Praise for one another is a great goal for all of us this year.
400 Looking for ways to spend free time?
Hayne--Cassandra Kay (Student--2007)
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.12
8/27/2010 Getting involved in campus activities can be a key factor in college success. Campus Activity Board activities on Thursday evenings, intramurals, Camp Adventure, and the Northern Iowa Student Government are examples; photo.

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