Since the NISG Elections Blog began in 2011, campaigns have been tracked by some easily observable numbers: friends, likes and visibility on the campaign trail. In 2011, the first author of the elections...
The election commission upholds the standard of remaining an impartial, unbiased party during the election season.
To uphold this standard, the commission decided to restructure the debate this election...
The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) debate is held each year during campaign season (this year’s debate is scheduled for Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Maucker Union). Like debates at all levels...
This week, Senators Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz held a debate on CNN regarding the future of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and of health care in general in the United States. Regardless of your political...
I had a social media debate a couple of weeks ago. Ok, fine, it’s probably the twentieth debate I’ve had this year already, not exactly remarkable for me.
I was debating with a friend of mine over...
On Feb. 21, students may be given the opportunity to vote on, and therefore ratify, three amendments to the constitution. These amendments are substantive changes that address real issues that the senators...
Editor's Note: The Northern Iowan Student Government Election Rules can be found here
Two and a half weeks from now students will be asked to vote for student government, and if they’re unlucky enough...
What has stood out most about Pres. Trump's first days?
What has most stood out to me about the Trump administration is how poorly they govern. The Trump team seems to have little regard for basic preparation,...
It’s the middle of winter and it seems everyone’s feeling a little down. We’re irritable, restless and lacking energy this time of year. What’s the deal? The winter blahs, or “cabin fever”...
Editor’s note: Kirby Davis studied abroad at the University of Newcastle in Australia for the entirety of last semester.
Study Abroad. Many people know the concept, but some have no idea what it...
A storm is growing in DC as political offices are filled with those of questionable qualifications. In my last article in the January 19 issue I spoke about a common libertarian plan for the US education...
President Donald Trump has attacked many people, ideas and institutions during and after the campaign season. Among the institutions to come under Trump’s fire are some of the most vital in maintaining...