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Northern Iowan

The student news site of the University of Northern Iowa

Northern Iowan

Student body elects new NISG representatives

Student body elects new NISG representatives

NI STAFF, NI Editors Feb 24, 2022

Leila Masinovic and Micaiah Krutsinger were elected student body president and vice president. Sam Caughron was elected as senator for CSBS, Trevor Meyer was elected as senator for CSBS, and James Carolous...

Leila Masinovic and Micaiah Krutsinger are running on the platform emphasizing academics, balance, community and diversity.

Masinovic and Krutsinger; uplifting unheard voices

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor Feb 10, 2022

Meet the candidates for student body president and vice president NISG presidential running mates Leila Masinovic and Micaiah Krutsinger have a vision for the future of UNI: belonging and accessibility...

Among the bills passed, NISG approved funding for UNIs Dance Team and their application for travel to their national competition in Florida.

NISG holds final meeting of the year

NICK BAUR Dec 6, 2021

Ten bills and resolutions passed, 1 denied; new at-large senator confirmed  Welcoming in the month of December, the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)descended on the University Room of Maucker...

Among the bills passed, NISG Senators approved funding for the UNI Womens Rugby Club as they travel to Nashville for their national tournament.

NISG weekly update

NICK BAUR Nov 29, 2021

Provost speaks, resolution passed in support of TheatreUNI Under the pale moonlight, the Northern Iowa Student Government met on Wednesday, Nov. 17 in the University Room of Maucker Union for their 14th...

The NISG website has been updated.

NISG hears from guest speaker, passes legislation

NICK BAUR Nov 8, 2021

 On Wednesday, Nov. 3, the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) congregated in the University Room of Maucker Union for their 12th regular meeting of the academic year.  After a sharp bang of the...

Members of the Senate and Upper Cabinet dressed up in festive costumes to celebrate Halloween at their meeting Wednesday.

NISG update

NICK BAUR Nov 1, 2021

Three new senators appointed, legislation passed, spooky costumes worn Warlocks, dinosaurs and Scooby-Doo, oh my! Channeling their Halloween spirit, the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) met in...

NISG weekly update

NISG weekly update

NICK BAUR Oct 25, 2021

Positions appointed, funding request and bills debated Under the crisp fall air, members of the Northern Iowa Student Government packed into the University Room in Maucker Union on Wednesday, Oct. 20...

NISG weekly update

NICK BAUR Oct 18, 2021

Two new clubs created, textbook equity pondered The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) assembled for their ninth regular senate meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 13.  With Sam Caughron presiding, the...

Student Body President Samantha Bennett returned to the weekly Senate meetings after a couple of weeks being absent. She emphasized the importance of mental health and taking a break for self care in her report.

NISG debates masks, approves funding

NICK BAUR Oct 4, 2021

Fresh off the annual NISG Night hosted by the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), students descended upon the University Room in Maucker Union on Wednesday night, Sept. 29.  The weekly meeting...

Student body president Samantha Bennet and Vice President Alisanne Struck have been advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, an inclusive NISG culture and more online core classes among other initiatives.

Student body president, vice president create plans for new semester

JETTA COLSCH Sep 30, 2021

This past April, Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president Samantha Bennett and vice president Alisanne Struck were sworn in. This personnel change also came with some goal changes for the organization...

Abby Kraft ,Supreme Court Associate Justice, confirmed with a vote of 10-0-0

NISG confirms associate justice, 10 new directors

NICK BAUR Sep 20, 2021

The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) reconvened for their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The in-person and virtual meeting opened with weekly reports from the vice president and Directors...

Soeaker if the Senate Sam Caughron signs legislation confirming the six new senator candidates into NISG Wednesday.

NISG appoints 6 new senators to fill vacant seats

NICK BAUR Sep 13, 2021

Searching continues for applicants for 15 more seats Located in the bowels of Maucker Union, the Northern Iowa Student Government  (NISG) gathered in the University Room for their second meeting of the...

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