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The 4-H and Clover Kid members participating in a workshop about enrichment activities for their dogs. Pictured are items the participants made to donate to local animal shelters in 2019.

National 4-H Week kicks off in celebration of youth accomplishments

October 4, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

384 new positive cases identified, six additional deaths reported

April 26, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Another 113 test positive for coronavirus, two additional deaths

April 13, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Gov. Reynolds updates on regional COVID-19 hospitalization and bed availability

April 13, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Sixty-six additional cases of COVID-19 in Iowa, two additional deaths

April 2, 2020
DACA students are left out of the CARES Act, a relief fund for those impacted by COVID-19. 

Ostendorf: Be mindful of limitations that come with choosing a major

February 19, 2020

This Week in History

January 14, 2020

This Week in History

December 4, 2019

This Week in History

November 21, 2019

This Week in History

November 1, 2019

This Week in History

October 24, 2019

This Week in History

October 18, 2019

This Week in History

October 6, 2019
2019-2020 Managing Editor of Print Content Madelyn Ostendorf.

Ostendorf: ‘So what am I doing managing a newspaper?’

September 29, 2019

This Week in History

September 27, 2019

This Week in History

September 20, 2019

This Week in History

September 13, 2019

This Week in History

September 4, 2019

This Week in History

August 23, 2019

This Week in History

August 19, 2019

Summer Recap: Sports Edition

August 15, 2019

Summer Recap: City Edition

August 15, 2019

Summer Recap: State Edition

August 14, 2019

Summer Recap: Federal Edition

August 14, 2019

Summer Recap: Campus Edition

August 14, 2019

Student Government seeks on-campus leaders

July 4, 2019

What’s CyRide?

July 4, 2019
Seth Carter, finance director of Student Government at Iowa State, addresses the club officers that met Nov. 1 at Carver Hall to discuss the new university trademark policies for clubs and organizations. Carter instructed officers to continue wearing and producing clothing that is in violation of the policy and detailed a plan to produce shirts that intentionally violate the policy in protest of the new rules.

From your wallet to Iowa State: Where do student activity fees go?

May 2, 2019
Newly elected Student Government President Austin Graber was confirmed by the Senate April 17 during the Student Government meeting.

Student Government confirms 14 cabinet members at last meeting of the semester

April 24, 2019
Newly elected vice president, Vishesh Bhatia, leads the first Student Government meeting of his term April 16.

Student Government to host final meeting of semester, seat executive members

April 23, 2019
Newly elected vice president, Vishesh Bhatia, leads the first Student Government meeting of his term April 16.

Print Version: Student Government confirms new senators at first meeting of the new session

April 17, 2019
Kelsey Culbertson was seated as the new speaker of the student government. Student government held a meeting on Wednesday. Mia Wang/Iowa State Daily

Student Government confirms new senators at first meeting of the new session

April 17, 2019
Members of Student Government listen to assistant vice president of the Equal Opportunity Office Margo Foreman talk about the upcoming sexual assault survey. Student Government held a meeting Feb. 13 in the Campanile Room in the Memorial Union.

Student Government to begin new Senate session, seat committee members

April 16, 2019
One Love workshop

Student Government to sponsor One Love Escalation Workshop

April 15, 2019
Previous Student Government president, Julian Neely, swears in newly elected president, Austin Graber. Graber and Vishesh Bhatia were inaugurated at the ISU Alumni Center on April 11. Graber and Bhatia won the race for Student Government president and vice president with their campaign “Elevate. Educate. Connect.” 

Graber, Bhatia sworn in as next Student Government president, vice president

April 11, 2019
Vice President Juan Bibiloni addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Student Government discusses transparency, funding, campaign issues

April 10, 2019
Austin Graber and Vishesh Bhatia have been elected as the 2019-20 Student Government president and vice president

Graber and Bhatia to be inaugurated as StuGov president, vice president

April 10, 2019
Story County Auditor Lucy Martin and League of Women Voters member Carolyn Klaus talk to Iowa State students at Civic Engagement 101 event Tuesday night.

Student Government hosts Civic Engagement 101 event

April 9, 2019
2018-19 Iowa State University Student Body President Julian Neely and Vice President Juan Bibiloni.

Neely and Bibiloni reflect on year leading Student Government

April 9, 2019
Speaker Cody Woodruff addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. During the meeting they elected Jacob Schrader, current IRHA Senator, to be Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee and confirmed Emily Rizvic as new Election Commissioner.

Student Government to introduce bylaw changes, scooter service at its final meeting

April 9, 2019
Jacob Schrader, current IRHA senator, accepts the position of Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee during the first Student Government meeting of the spring semester Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

Student Government to host civic engagement event

April 8, 2019
Love Wins, Be-You-Tiful, Accept not Except, You are Loved; Counterprotestors spread support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Ames as the Westboro Baptist Church protested at Ames High School.

PHOTOS: Ames community members and ISU students counterprotest the Westboro Baptist Church

April 8, 2019
Graduate student in supply chain and information systems Amit Mahapatra and College of Design Senator Kaitlyn Sanchez listen to funding requests. Student Government held a meeting on Feb. 13 in the Campanile Room in the Memorial Union.

Student Government approves contract and debates bylaw changes

April 3, 2019
Juan Bibiloni-Rivera, Student Government vice president, takes notes during the Student Government meeting Oct. 24, 2018, in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. Bibiloni-Rivera became the first student since 2006 to become a Truman Scholar. 

Student Government to update funding eligibility requirements

April 2, 2019
Austin Graber and Vishesh Bhatia were announced to be the Student Government president and vice president with 54 percent of the vote, as announced on Friday night.

Graber and Bhatia win Student Government president, vice president

March 15, 2019
Juan Bibiloni, Student Government vice president, takes notes during the student government meeting on Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government approves $1.7 million in allocation recommendations for student organizations

March 13, 2019
Vice President Juan Bibiloni addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Student Government to review 2020 allocations

March 12, 2019
Candidates take turns answering questions during the Iowa State Student Government Presidential Debate between Austin Graber (left), Cody Woodruff (middle) and Ben Whittington (right). Topics discussed included student wellness, campus climate, trademark, tuition, diversity and the role of the Student Government President. The debate was held in the Campanile Room of Memorial Union on Feb. 26.

Voting for Student Government elections starts Tuesday

March 11, 2019
Barefoot Campus Outfitters, located on Lincoln Way, sells Cyclone game day apparel and spirt wear. 

Second CyDay Friday brings deals to students

March 7, 2019
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community raise their hands for recognition during their sit in protest of Student Governments Senate File 274 during the Student Government meeting on March 6 at the Memorial Union. 

Student Government rescinds resolution supporting discriminatory legislation

March 6, 2019
Student Government members listen as members of Ames City Council explain issues pertaining to both students and residents Feb. 27.

Student Government to seek solution to a controversial endorsement

March 5, 2019
Student Government members listen as members of Ames City Council explain issues pertaining to both students and residents Feb. 27.

Student Government to hold Meet the Candidate open house

March 4, 2019

Podcasts: Meet the StuGov candidates

March 4, 2019

Meet the Candidates: Austin Graber and Vishesh Bhatia

March 4, 2019

Meet the Candidates: Cody Woodruff and Analese Hauber

March 3, 2019

Meet the Candidates: Ben Whittington and Annaliessa Michelotti

March 3, 2019
Members of the student body wait to speak during open forum at Wednesdays Student Government meeting, regarding their issues with a previous endorsement made by the Senate. 

StuGov listens to concerns of students following controversial bill endorsement

February 27, 2019
Senior in business economics Austin Graber (left) answers a question while senior in political science Cody Woodruff (middle) and junior in political Benjamin Whittington (right) listens. Graber’s campaign is “Elevate. Educate. Connect.” The Iowa State Student Government Presidential Debate was held in the Campanile Room of Memorial Union on Feb. 26.

Presidential debate covers diversity, student wellness, safety

February 26, 2019
Vice President Juan Bibiloni addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Student Government to see bill to increase funding for professional development

February 26, 2019
Mary Beth and John Tinker discuss their landmark Supreme Court case “Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District” during the “Stand Up! Speak Up! Youth and the First Amendment” lecture Monday in the Memorial Union. The case centered around them wearing black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War. The case ended in favor of the Tinkers with a decision that the First Amendment rights of students in United States public schools. “I think I’ve learned that young people have a lot of power that is untapped and that can be mobilized,” Mary Beth Tinker said.

The power of youth: Tinkers visit Iowa State for 50th anniversary

February 25, 2019
Stugov Collage

Student Government presidential candidates to debate

February 25, 2019
Mary Beth Tinker holding her original detention slip after she wore a black armband to school to protest the Vietnam War (with a replica on her left arm) during a speech at Textor Hall, Ithaca College, 19 September 2017.

Students who protested Vietnam War in 1969 Tinker court case to visit Iowa State

February 24, 2019

Mary Beth Tinker 50 Anniversary Story

February 24, 2019
Director of Residency Dozmen Lee addresses the Senate on Wednesday, Feb. 20 about a contentious Snapchat video he posted Tuesday about his distaste for Speaker Cody Woodruff and Student Government as a whole.

Student Government passes bills concerning students’ free speech

February 20, 2019
Jacob Schrader, current IRHA senator, accepts the position of Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee during the first Student Government meeting of the spring semester Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

Student Government to debate resolutions on sustainability, freedom of speech and political organizations

February 19, 2019
College of Human Sciences Senator Wyatt Scheu talks about organizations who help support Student Government. Student Government held a meeting Feb. 13 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

Student Government passes $13,500 bill to fund STD testing

February 13, 2019
Speaker Cody Woodruff addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. During the meeting they elected Jacob Schrader, current IRHA senator, to be chair of the Civic Engagement Committee and confirmed Emily Rizvic as the new election commissioner.

Student Government to see education resolution, funding bills

February 12, 2019
Stugov Collage

Meet the candidates for StuGov president, vice president

February 11, 2019

Student Government Elections: Who’s Who?

February 11, 2019
Emily Rizvik, junior in political science, accepts the position of new Election Commissioner during the first Student Government meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union. “I wanted to talk about my goals with the election cycle this year. Basically, since we’re going through this new leadership change, I want to make sure that the commission stays organized and that we stay communicated with each other,” Rizvic said.

After delays, student election season begins Monday

February 9, 2019
Vice President Juan Bibiloni addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Student Government amends bylaws, election timeline, seats new senator

February 6, 2019
President Julian Neely addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. During the meeting they elected Jacob Schrader, current IRHA senator, to be chair of the civic engagement committee and confirmed Emily Rizvic as new election commissioner.

Student government to debate funding, amend impeachment process

February 5, 2019
Election Commissioner Emily Rizvic held a meeting on Jan. 31 to discuss changes to the election timeline. The biggest issue that the Commission had to discuss was pushing back the election dates from March 6 and 7 to March 12 and 13. The election pushback was accepted unanimously by the Commission. The Commission also discussed adding an additional informational session to replace the previously canceled one.

Election Commission moves Student Government election dates

January 31, 2019
Speaker Cody Woodruff addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. During the meeting they elected Jacob Schrader, current IRHA senator, to be chair of the Civic Engagement Committee and confirmed Emily Rizvic as the new election commissioner.

Student Government cancels meeting due to extreme weather

January 29, 2019
Speaker Cody Woodruff and Vice Speaker Kelsey Culbertson listen to comments and concerns from their fellow Student Government members during the first meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Student Government debates funding bills, negotiates debt contract

January 23, 2019
Vice President Juan Bibiloni addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Student Government to review new debt contracts, funding requests

January 22, 2019
Women’s rights activists gather in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Jan. 19 for the 2019 Women’s March Iowa. The event featured speakers such as Cindy Axne, Representative-Elect from the 3rd District and Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Sen. Spoken word poetry was also performed by Ruby Griffin and LaNeeta Burgs from Movement 515, an urban arts community that meets twice a week to collaborate on spoken word poetry and graffiti art.

#Women’sWave touts inclusivity, unprecedented number of women running for office

January 20, 2019
Speaker Cody Woodruff addresses his fellow Student Government members during their first meeting of the spring semester Jan. 16 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. During the meeting they elected Jacob Schrader, current IRHA Senator, to be Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee and confirmed Emily Rizvic as new Election Commissioner.

Student Government elects two new officials at first spring meeting

January 16, 2019
Kim Reynolds celebrates being the first elected female governor on Nov. 6, 2018. Mike Naig, Republican candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Kim Reynolds, Republican candidate for Iowa governor hosted an “Iowa GOP Victory Party” on Nov. 6 at the Hilton in downtown Des Moines.

Forging a common vision: Reynolds delivers Condition of the State address

January 15, 2019
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting on Oct. 24, 2018, in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government starts semester with elections and funding bills

January 15, 2019
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ISU NORML Case Review

December 6, 2018
Cody Woodruff, Speaker of the Senate for the Iowa State Student Government addresses the crowd of club officers that gathered at Carver Hall on Nov. 1. to discuss the universities new trademark policies for clubs and organizations. Woodruff explained that he is against the policy and told the group that if things get terribly bad, we are going to look at a lawsuit. 

Trademark, residency and funding: Reflecting on a semester of StuGov Senate

December 4, 2018
Julian Neely, Student Government president, addresses his fellow Student Government members during their meeting Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government makes 2019 election timeline changes

December 3, 2018
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government closes out final meeting with passage of several bills

November 28, 2018
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting on Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government to wrap up fall semester

November 27, 2018
Ethan Wieczorek, president of the Iowa State University Mountaineering and Climbing Club speaks out against the new trademark policy at a meeting of club officers at Carver Hall on Nov. 1. Wieczorek says the new policy forces the club to be renamed; The Mountaineering and Climbing Club at ISU. 

ISU student organizations requesting signatures for trademark petition

November 26, 2018
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting on Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student government passes 2019 election code, funding requests

November 15, 2018
Juan Bibiloni-Rivera, Student Government vice president, takes notes during the Student Government meeting Oct. 24, 2018, in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. Bibiloni-Rivera became the first student since 2006 to become a Truman Scholar. 

Student Government prepares for its 2019 election cycle

November 13, 2018
Kim Reynolds celebrates being the first elected female governor on Nov. 6, 2018. Mike Naig, Republican candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Kim Reynolds, Republican candidate for Iowa governor hosted an “Iowa GOP Victory Party” on Nov. 6 at the Hilton in downtown Des Moines.

It was a record year for women in politics

November 12, 2018
Cody Woodruff, Student Government speaker, and Kelsey Culbertson, CALS senator, during the student student government meeting on Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Senate approves bill to promote gender inclusiveness within Student Government

November 7, 2018
Mike Naig, Republican candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Kim Reynolds, Republican candidate for Iowa governor host an “Iowa GOP Victory Party” on Nov. 6 at the Hilton in downtown Des Moines.

Midterms: ‘Blue wave’ thwarted by ‘red wall’ nationwide

November 7, 2018

Student Government to vote on gender-inclusive language

November 6, 2018
Apartment building on Stanton Avenue.

Student Government hosts residency fair for students looking at housing options

November 1, 2018
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government grants funding for Puerto Rican Cultural Night

October 31, 2018
The town hall meeting was held in the Campanile Room in the Memorial Union Tuesday where students were able to talk to senior administrator before the meeting as well as ask them questions.

Student Government hosts ‘ISU Budget 101’ event to inform students about university finances

October 30, 2018
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting on Oct. 24, 2018, in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government to vote on funding request for Puerto Rican Cultural Night

October 30, 2018
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government gathering concerns about trademark from student organizations

October 29, 2018
Members of Iowa State’s Student Government make their way through the night’s agenda during their meeting on Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government to host residency fair

October 28, 2018
Cody Woodruff, Student Government speaker, addresses his fellow student government members during their meeting on Oct. 24 in the Campanile room of the Memorial Union. The meeting centered on funding for Latinx Initiatives, Rodeo Club, seating at-large members to the finance committee and confirming members to the election commission.

Student Government approves funding request, discusses professionalism

October 24, 2018
Vice President Juan Bibiloni presides over the Student Government for their first meeting of the semester in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union Wednesday night.

Student Government to vote on funding requests for Latinx celebration

October 23, 2018
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