The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI class aims to reinvigorate downtown Las Vegas

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

Students at the University of Iowa have an opportunity to head to Las Vegas next semester for spring break, but they won’t spend their time gambling. Reimagining Downtown, a new class taught by...

UI College of Pharmacy officials hope for replacement facility

STACEY MURRAY October 1, 2012

While the University of Iowa boasts an impressive pharmacy program, it can’t brag about its facility. “We’re No. 1 in energy consumption,” said Don Letendre, the dean of the UI...

UI Counseling Services sees spike

TIERRA SIMPSON October 1, 2012

The University of Iowa Counseling Service saw a 4 percent increase in the number of student visits in the 2011-12 academic year, and officials say numerous factors may have led to the increased intake. Sam...

UI fraternities participate in ‘Walk a Mile in her Shoes’

LAUREN COFFEY October 1, 2012

As men walk down the street with red high heels, pedestrians will stare. Perhaps more important than the red high heels are the signs the men are holding. With such statistics as “1 in 5 women will...

Archer: Certainty and repatriation key to job creation

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 1, 2012

John Archer, the Republican candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, believes his business experience and policies could help unemployed Iowans get back on track, as job creation is one of...

Loebsack: Manufacturing key to future job growth

BRENT GRIFFITHS October 1, 2012

Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, has served nearly six years in Congress, and he is now facing off against Republican candidate John Archer on several key issues, including unemployment — which stands at...

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