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Chief Justice of the IU Student Government Brennan Murphy swore in incoming IUSG Vice President Bell Pastore during the 74th annual IUSG inauguration on April 15, 2022. Kyle Seibert and Bell Pastore of the Thrive for IUSG campaign were sworn in Friday at the 74th annual IUSG inauguration.

Thrive for IUSG candidates sworn in, former administration honored at inauguration Friday

Apr 15, 2022 10:51 pm

Kyle Seibert and Bell Pastore are the new president and vice president of the IUSG executive branch.

IU senior Abbey Krulik holds a sign that says "Capitalism will cost us the earth" during a rally held Tuesday by Sunrise Bloomington calling on the IU Foundation to divest from fossil fuels. IU Student Government invited student organizations to share ideas on how to improve IU, such as developing an official climate action plan, during a town hall Wednesday night.

Students emphasize sustainability, collaboration to new IUSG leaders at town hall Wednesday

Mar 30, 2022 11:43 pm

The town hall included four breakout rooms, each focusing on a different IUSG initiative.

The IU Student Government office is located in the Student Activities Tower of the Indiana Memorial Union. The Thrive ticket received 1,289 votes while the Unite ticket received 786 votes in the IUSG presidential and vice presidential election.

Thrive campaign declared preliminary winner of IUSG election

Mar 3, 2022 11:32 am

The Thrive ticket received 1,289 votes, or 62.12% of total votes cast.

The IU Student Government office is seen Jan. 16, 2022, in the Student Invovlement Tour at the Indiana Memorial Union. Voting for the IU Student Government student body president and vice president election will be open from 10 a.m. Tuesday to 10 p.m. Wednesday online.

IUSG executive branch election voting opens Tuesday morning, ends Wednesday night

Feb 28, 2022 4:07 pm

The two tickets on the ballot are Thrive for IUSG and Unite for IUSG.

The IU Student Government office is seen Jan. 16, 2022, in the Student Involvement Tour at the Indiana Memorial Union. IUSG discussed diversity and branch relationships during the executive branch debate Friday night.

IUSG executive branch candidates discussed branch relations, representation at Friday debate

Feb 25, 2022 9:25 pm

The IU Student Government presidential election will take place Tuesday and Wednesday.

The IU Student Government office is located in the Student Activities Tower of the Indiana Memorial Union. IUSG Congress passed pieces of legislation involving police brutality and antisemitism during the General Assembly on Monday.

IUSG Congress passes legislation condemning police brutality, antisemitism

Feb 22, 2022 7:15 pm

IUSG Congress confirmed three IUSG Supreme Court Justices on Feb. 21.

The IU Student Government office is seen in the Student Activities Tower of the Indiana Memorial Union. Unite for IUSG and Thrive for IUSG discussed mask mandates and diversity on campus at a Friday town hall.

IUSG candidates discuss mask mandates, increasing diversity at town hall

Feb 18, 2022 9:19 pm

Unite for IUSG and Thrive for IUSG met Friday to discuss their plans if elected.

The IU Student Government office is seen in the Student Activities Tower of the Indiana Memorial Union. The IU Student Government Student Body President candidates began campaigning Feb. 9 and students can begin voting March 1.

Candidates start campaigning as 2022 IU Student Body President election begins

Feb 13, 2022 4:23 pm

Students can attend the Candidate Town Hall and Debate Feb. 18 and 25.

The IU Student Government office is seen Jan. 16, 2022, in the Student Involvement Tower at the Indiana Memorial Union. The IU Student Government Supreme Court ruled acting executive officials can spend money if the IUSG Congress is unable to confirm them.

IUSG Supreme Court rules executive branch can spend money during congressional illegitimacy

Feb 10, 2022 9:30 am

The IU Student Government Supreme Court found the treasurer guilty of using unapproved funds.

The IU Student Government office is seen Jan. 16, 2022, in the Student Involvement Tour at the Indiana Memorial Union. IUSG is set to consider applicants for Supreme Court justices, plans for advocacy initiatives and a new constitution during the legislative session that began Jan. 10.

IUSG to nominate justices to Supreme Court, plans for new constitution this legislative session

Jan 16, 2022 7:07 pm

IUSG hopes to increase involvement in student government this semester.

IU Student Government Recorder Jack Milton presides over the IUSG General Assembly Nov. 29, 2021, in the Dogwood Room in the Indiana Memorial Union. IUSG passed an amendment Monday night that changes the requirements for student membership eligibility, including disqualifying candidates who have violated IU’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policies.

IUSG passes election eligibility amendment to exclude sexual misconduct offenders

Nov 30, 2021 11:55 am

Student body President Ky Freeman vetoed the initial election eligibility amendment.

The LGBTQ+ Culture Center is located at 705 E. Seventh St. The center partnered with Indiana University Student Government to organize educational programs and social events celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month.

IUSG partners with LGBTQ+ Culture Center to promote diversity, inclusion

Oct 24, 2021 5:55 pm

IUSG wants to increase awareness of culture centers to promote cultural confidence.

The IU Student Government office is seen in the Student Activities Tower of the Indiana Memorial Union. The IUSG Supreme Court will review and hold public hearings regarding an appeal about a recent amendment and a separate appeal about a budgetary issue.

Student Body Supreme Court opens review on 2 cases

Oct 14, 2021 7:24 pm

Public hearings will be held on a recent amendment and budgetary issues.

Members of Indiana University Student Government pose for a photo at their booth Aug. 26, 2021, at the Student Involvement Fair in Dunn Meadow.

Black Voices: A long road ahead to improve diversity within IUSG

Sep 15, 2021 11:26 am

IUSG is a student organization for which any one should apply.

IU Student Government President Ky Freeman poses for a portrait Sept. 9, 2021, in front of the Sample Gates. Freeman was elected as student body president in May 2021 alongside vice president candidate Madeline Dederichs on the Elevate ticket.

IUSG President Ky Freeman shares inspiration, goals for this year

Sep 12, 2021 12:48 pm

Freeman is the first openly Black gay man to be elected IUSG President.

IU Student Government President Ky Freeman, left, and Vice President Madeline Dederichs, right, pose for a photo near Showalter Fountain. Freeman and Dederichs were inaugurated Friday.

Inauguration of Elevate ticket held despite attempts from Inspire to postpone

May 15, 2021 2:55 pm

The inauguration, originally scheduled for April 15, was postponed due to election complaints.

IU Student Government President-elect Ky Freeman, left, and Vice President-elect Madeline Dederichs, right, pose for a photo near Showalter Fountain. The IUSG Supreme Court certified Elevate as the winners of the presidential election Wednesday.

Elevate certified official winner of IUSG Election

May 5, 2021 7:50 pm

The Elevate ticket received 2,697 votes.

IU Student Government presidential candidate Dorynn Mentor, left, and vice presidential candidate Carling Louden, right, ran as the Inspire campaign in the IUSG presidential election. The IU Student Government Supreme Court denied to hear all five of Inspire’s most recent appeals Monday night.

IUSG Supreme Court declines to hear new Inspire appeals Monday night

May 3, 2021 10:53 pm

The Inspire ticket has been officially disqualified.

IUSG Supreme Court reverses major IUSG election commission decision, final result unclear

Apr 29, 2021 4:44 pm

The election commission still needs to re-evaluate a previous court decision.

IUSG Supreme Court overturns 3 IUSG Election Commission rulings against Inspire

Apr 25, 2021 3:30 pm

The commission will re-evaluate the overturned violations and rule again.

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