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Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)

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251 NISG debates procedure on funding bills
Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:30, p.1
1/29/2013 Northern Iowa Student Government defeated a bill that would have eliminated the second reading of funding bills under $1000, on a vote of three to twelve.
252 UNI students serve the Cedar Valley on MLK Day
Campbell--Colby David (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:29, p.1
1/25/2013 UNI students volunteer at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Catholic Worker House, Cedar Valley Hospitality House, Ridgeway Place, Country View Care Center, and the Center for Energy and Environmental Education.
253 Mandatory information meetings for the Northern Iowa Student Government annual budgetary process
Northern Iowan 109:28, p.3
1/18/2013 Mandatory informational meetings for student organizations to be held January 22 and 23 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the State College Room of the Maucker Union.
254 NISG votes in support of gradual student teaching fee increase
Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1
12/4/2012 Northern Iowa Student Government votes in support of gradually increasing fees starting in fall 2013. Change in state requirements, no income during student teaching, and sudden announcement of increase are reasons for passage of resolution.
255 LGBT Center committee responds to anti-Center campus posters
Pope--David William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:20, p.6
11/2/2012 Student responds to anti-LGBT letters posted on campus and social media. Addresses the need for an LGBT Center to educate the campus community.
256 Angry? Talk to your NISG senators
Leckband--Jordan Lee (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:19, p.7
10/30/2012 Summary of letters posted against the formation of an LGBT center. Students encouraged to share concerns with their NISG senators. URL given to find list of NISG senators online.
257 NISG votes against resolution supporting tuition freeze
Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:19, p.1
10/30/2012 Board of Regents held a meeting to discuss risk in supporting tuition freeze. Concerns raised regarding whether or not UNI would get additional financial assistance.
258 Get ready to vote and get to know local candidates
Yowler--Jaime William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.3
10/16/2012 Information on upcoming election dates and candidates. Brief summaries of each candidate's platform.
259 LGBT Suicide and Hate Crime Vigil
Northern Iowa Student Government
Northern Iowan 109:14, p.9
10/12/2012 UNI Proud sponsors vigil for fight against hate and injustice.
260 UNI Proud's Annual Homecoming Out Week!
Northern Iowa Student Government
Northern Iowan 109:14, p.5
10/12/2012 Schedule of UNI Proud events for Homecoming 2012
261 Early voting continues on UNI campus
Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:13, p.1
10/9/2012 Several locations on campus allow early voting to accommodate student schedules. Iowa makes it easy for people to vote, offering many different options. Students encouraged to get involved and participate in voting.
262 Student body president, vice president discuss goals for year
NI News Services
Northern Iowan 109:12, p.1
10/5/2012 Goals met include registration of two thousand new voters; expansion of Green Initiative on campus; passage of College Readership Program. Final term to focus on approval for two streetlights on campus; improve communication with students; photo
263 Voting: it starts with a whisper
McKone--Madison Elizabeth (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:12, p.4
10/5/2012 Encourages students to vote in the upcoming election. Voting is a sacred right that dates back to the early days; is an outlet to get your voice and ideas heard ; every vote makes a difference.
264 VoterPalooza helps students register to vote, educates them about candidates
Northern Iowan 109:9, p.1
9/25/2012 NISG hosted VoterPalooza on September 20 at Lawther Field. Various student organizations were represented at the event; photo
265 The University of Northern Iowa's student government to host VoterPalooza
Public Relations News Release 2012:65, p.1
9/17/2012 UNI's Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host VoterPalooza. Students will have the opportunity to register to vote, learn about candidates, and get more information about election season.
266 A look into the UNI Faculty Senate
Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 109:6, p.1
9/14/2012 The role of the Faculty Senate examined: what does the senate do, how was it created, and what is the chair of the faculty senate. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend senate meetings.
267 Be an informed voter
Yowler--Jaime William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:5, p.4
9/11/2012 Take time to determine what really matters to you in the upcoming election. Are education, women's rights, or international problems high on your agenda? Examine Web sites, newspapers, and voting records of candidates. Young people need to vote; photo.
268 SIAC changes to SIC
Afzal--Fariha (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:5, p.2
9/11/2012 Change eliminates confusion with the acronym. The Student Involvement Center covers fraternities, sororities, NISG, and leadership and service programming.
269 From the president's desk
Bancroft-Smithe--Jordan (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:4, p.4
9/7/2012 Student body president updates faculty, staff, and students on his activities during the summer and the first weeks of the fall semester.
270 Nov. 6: Mark the date
Yowler--Jaime William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 109:2, p.7
8/28/2012 Students urged to vote on November 6. Study the candidates and the issues. Remember elected officials make daily decisions that have an effect on our lives. VOTE !!!
271 Welcome from your student body president
Bancroft-Smithe--Jordan (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.8
8/24/2012 Students are encouraged to meet new friends and welcome freshmen to campus. A brief introduction to the Northern Iowa Student Government provided; photo.
272 Hello new Panthers !
Bancroft-Smithe--Jordan (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 2
4/27/2012 Greetings from the president and vice-president of the student body; photo.
273 More than 300 organizations = endless opportunities
Firman--Tehrene Victoria (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 15
4/27/2012 Web site for list of student organizations. Categories noted; photo.
274 Stewart and Anderson receive Lux Service Award
Yowler--Jaime William (Student--2012)
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.1
4/27/2012 Ashley Stewart and Joel Anderson received the Lux Service Award, the highest honor bestowed on undergraduates at UNI. The award recognizes those who have outstanding records of service to the university; photo.
275 Swap 'til you drop for Earth Month
Clausen--Eric Lee (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.7
4/27/2012 Students donating clothing items allowed to choose the same number of items during the first clothing swap. The slogan for the event was; "Reduce, Revamp, Rewear"; photo.
276 What is the world is the Northern Iowa Student Government?
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 24
4/27/2012 Students are elected to positions to represent the students in university and non-university matters. The group promotes activities that are in the best interest of students.
277 My final corny yet meaningful message
Goldsmith--Ian Thomas (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.5
4/17/2012 Outgoing student body vice president Ian Goldsmith reflects on his year of service to student government. He remembers the administration's commitment to students; photo.
278 Changing of the guard
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:50, p.1
4/13/2012 Newly elected senate and executive branch of the Northern Iowa Student Government sworn into office; photo.
279 Panther Portraits
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:50, p.7
4/13/2012 Scenes from the Panther Bash, sponsored by the Northern Iowa Student Government
280 NISG speaker of senate election deemed invalid
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:49, p.4
4/10/2012 Last week's election of Jared Parker as speaker of the senate went against Roberts Rules of Order. Parker consulted with the NISG advisor, other candidates, and members of the senate.
281 Parker named speaker of senate
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Public Relations News Release 108:48, p.3
4/6/2012 Following a vote to suspend the bylaws, Jared Parker was elected by a one vote margin. The suspension resulted when none of the three candidates received a simple majority; photo.
282 Letter to the Editor
Hohnecker--Jill Leigh (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.5
4/3/2012 Students thanked for their patience and understanding during the election campaign. Students urged to take it one step further and stay informed by attending open meetings of student government.
283 Students unite to advocate higher ed funding at capitol
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1
4/3/2012 Budget cuts at UNI were the topic of discussions between legislators and students. Spencer Walrath addressed the press conference in the Iowa capitol; photo.
284 The 'Race' Race
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.5
4/3/2012 Believes that diversity is often discussed, but currently is not embraced. Progress has been made in bringing minorities to campus, but inclusion seems to be another matter; photo,
285 UNI student body elects leaders for the 2012-2013 school year
Public Relations News Release 2011:228, p.1
3/21/2012 Jordan Bancroft-Smithe will be the new NISG president with KaLeigh White serving as the vice president.
286 UNI debuts UNIty Week
Public Relations News Release 2011:226, p.1
3/20/2012 To celebrate diversity and community UNI will be hosting UNIty Week.
287 Jordan and KaLeigh win runoff election
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:43, p.3
3/9/2012 Jordan Bancroft-Smithe and KaLeigh White are the newly elected leaders of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
288 Meditations on the NISG masked vigilante
Konrardy--Nathan Arnold (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:43, p.4
3/9/2012 The source of 225 tweets between February 10 and March 7 has not been identified. The tweets dealt with the NISG elections and the results.
289 Don't forget the senate
McGraw--Stefanie Hannah (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:41, p.4
3/2/2012 The election of president and vice president of the student body overwhelm the election of the senators. Students urged to pay attention to the agenda for the senate and follow the actions of their senators.
290 NISG to host runoff election after no ticket gains majority
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:41, p.1
3/2/2012 Bancroft-Smith/White and Burns/Thompson tickets will be on the ballot for runoff election; photo.
291 David Pope for Social and Behavioral Sciences senator
Garraway--Jessica J. (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:40, p.5
2/28/2012 Students urged to support David Pope in the upcoming Northern Iowa Student Government elections.
292 Budget talks require communication, not blame
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:39, p.4
2/24/2012 Communication among the administration, faculty, students, and the Cedar Valley is needed during this time of restructuring. People need to know what the plans are for the future. More input has been requested by several parties.
293 Campaigning continues with presidential debate
Finin--Matthew Doyle (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:39, p.1
2/24/2012 Three slates of candidates are vying for the position of president and vice president of the student body. Maucker Union coffeehouse was the site of the debate; photo.
294 Give students a voice
Alfred--Ryan James (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 108:39, p.4
2/24/2012 Certain colleges still lack representation in the NISG. It is too late to get your name on the ballot, but a write-in campaign is still possible.
295 Proud supporter of Kyle and Brendan
Wilson--Joshua David (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:39, p.4
2/24/2012 Support expressed for Kyle Burns and Brendan Thompson. Author believes that NISG needs to be fixed from the outside.
296 Funding debate sparks reform
Anderson--John David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:36, p.1
2/14/2012 Precedent and interpretation entered into the denial of funding for the Colleges Against Cancer. Concerns expressed that funding be requested more than once by a single organization.
297 Campaigning abroad
McGraw--Stefanie Hannah (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:35, p.4
2/10/2012 Students studying abroad face major hurdles if running for office in the Northern Iowa Student Government. Getting on the ballot is very challenging.
298 Complacent senate finally shows signs of life
Eilers--Bradley David (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 108:35, p.4
2/10/2012 Editorial board takes the Northern Iowa Student Government senate to task. Poor attendance has resulted in cancelled committee meetings. "Buttongate" may have started a fire among the senators.
299 All-expense paid trips source of controversy
Ta--Linh Mai (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:34, p.4
2/7/2012 Mitch Lingo believes that invitations from the athletic department to the president and vice-president of NISG should be considered lobbying. The NCAA and MVC pay for the all expenses paid trips.
300 Updates on the NISG lower cabinet
Walrath--Spencer Allen (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:34, p.6
2/7/2012 NISG president explains the work of cabinet members.

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