Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)

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# Title Date Summary
351 UNI transportation offers multitude of services
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.
Panther Shuttle, Metropolitan Transit Authority, and the weekend SafeRide are bus alternatives to driving on or near campus. Parking passes for cars are available from the Department of Public Safety; photo.
352 Executive Editor of the Northern Iowa welcomes students
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.
John Anderson challenges students to embrace the changes in their lives as they begin college. Immerse yourselves in the traditions of the university. Open your minds by attending concerts, athletic events, and speakers; photo.
353 A new approach to diversity
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.12
In the opinion of the writer, nonreligious groups are not at the table when diversity is discussed. The "Standing on Higher Ground" series advance the status of the LGBT and the Jump Start Program helps underprivileged students.
354 spencer.ian. YOU?
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.10
Student body vice president Ian Goldsmith shares his views for the upcoming year in student government. Students urged to share their comments and suggestions; photo.
355 UNI Gallery of Art presents latest three exhibits
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.5
Graduate students Jay Raabe and Sarah Deppe will display examples of studio art, performance art, photography, and sculpture. Print artists will be featured in an exhibit entitled, "Headshots".
356 Google apps now available to UNI students
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.1
The Information Technology Task Force, implemented by President Allen, has recommended Google Apps for Education be added. This summer or fall email accounts will be converted to Gmail.
357 A message from the student body president
Northern Iowan 107:51, p.11
Article is the first of new transparency initiatives. "Union table hours" will be posted on the NISG website. Students urged to contact and make suggestions to "their officers". Team members introduced; photo.
358 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.6
Scenes from the Panther Bash; photo.
359 Speaker of the Senate 2010-2011
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.11
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.
360 President Emeritus NISG
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.11
Joel Anderson admits to a severe case of nerves as he took office a year ago. Thanks students and the administration for their support during the past year.
361 NISG swears in new administration, senate
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.1
Oath of office given to newly elected members of student government. This was the first meeting of the new senate; photo.
362 NISG converts UNI-Dome into university-destroying battle station
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.11
Satirical look at converting the Dome in to a battle station. Fictional characters given names of members of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
363 NISG supports fee increase after debate
Northern Iowan 95:44, p.1
NISG passed a resolution supporting the increase of student computer fees by $30 per student per year; senior Scott Hunt proposed the increase.
364 'STOP THE CUTS'
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.1
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.
365 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.6
Scenes from the UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union Black and White Ball; photo.
366 spencer--ian--WIN
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1
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
367 A human error
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.1
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.
368 NISG prepares students for upcoming Regents Day
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2
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.
369 Fellow Panthers
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9
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.
370 Mistakes were made
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.9
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.
371 UNI students elect new student body president and vice president.
Public Relations News Release 2010:233, p.1
With approximately 75 percent of the vote, Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith were elected student body president and vice president.
372 NISG elections 2011
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.1
Students await the election results. After four hours of counting, a runoff election was announced; photo.
373 Vote for Spencer and Ian
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.7
Support for Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith for the positions of president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
374 Vote in the NISG runoff election
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.7
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.
375 Vote for Rhonda and Adam
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.7
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.
376 NISG to hold runoff election next week
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.1
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.
377 The Northern Iowan's influence on the election
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.8
Writer expresses the opinion of bias in the early reporting of the Northern Iowa Student Government election candidates.
378 A response to 'The Northern Iowan's influence on the election'
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.8
Editorial staff defends their coverage of the election. Northern Iowan urges readers to air their concerns on the reporting of campus events.
379 VOTE
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1
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.
380 Send a message: these cuts need to stop
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9
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.
381 Storming the Capitol
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.1
Students will take their concerns about proposed budget cuts to Des Moines on March 7. NISG will provide free transportation, refreshments, and lunch.
382 Vote Spencer and Ian
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
Support shown for Spencer and Ian in the NISG elections; photo.
383 Vote Rhonda and Adam
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
Support shown for Rhonda Greenway and Adam Beaves for president and vice president of the student body; photo.
384 What has my student body president done for me and the university?
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
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.
385 Take an interest
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.7
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.
386 NISG Debate 2011
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.2
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.
387 Walrath-Goldsmith found not guilty of early campaigning allegations
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.1
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.
388 NISG senate allows closed organizations
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.1
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.
389 NISG 2011 Senate elections
Northern Iowan 107:35, p.3
Ballot for this year's senate elections. There are twenty-eight open positions. Students may start write-in campaigns for those positions.
390 Funding process for student organizations underway
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.5
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.
391 Why I'm voting for Spencer and Ian
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.12
Support shown for Spencer Walrath and Ian Goldsmith for president and vice president of the student body.
392 Elections 2011: get to know the candidates
Northern Iowan 107:33, p.1
Short biographies on the candidates for president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government; photo.
393 NISG senate to downsize
Northern Iowan 107:31, p.1
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.
394 NISG pushes for internal change
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.1
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.
395 The time for change is now
Northern Iowan 107:29, p.7
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?
396 NISG president vetoes constitutional overhaul
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.3
Joel Anderson expressed concerns with the passed constitutional overhaul; prior to his vetoing the measure.
397 No Dead Week here
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1
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.
398 In the capitol
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.1
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.
399 NISG fall election results
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.2
Winners of the fall election for the Northern Iowa Student Government announced. The Constitutional Amendment passed. One senator was not retained.
400 Holiday wish list
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.10
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.