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

Times changing for Chinese females

LU SHEN December 11, 2013

In 1885, Jin Yunmei, a young woman from China, received her medical degree from the Women’s Medical College of the New York Infirmary, becoming the first female Chinese on record to have a U.S. education. It...

The Graduate College is considering changing their funding of fellowships

GRETA MEYLE December 11, 2013

The Graduate College is considering decreasing fellowship grants in the next few years based on graduation rates. However, how college will reallocate these funds remains to be seen. While these grants...

Bridges International hosts Christmas Party

REBECCA MORIN December 11, 2013

Christmas was always celebrated in University of Iowa junior Gloria Chang’s family, a native of Singapore. But after arriving in the United States, Chang had one small culture shock — the Christmas...

Groups gather to discuss and celebrate human rights

MEGAN DEPPE December 11, 2013

While Iowa City officials say the city is receptive to international human rights, there is still more to learn and room to grow. Tuesday marked the 63rd Human Rights Day, which began in 1950 as a day...

Local officials mull pot reform

DANIEL SEIDL December 11, 2013

Following the footsteps of several states, officials in Iowa are beginning to consider reforming marijuana regulations. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors met with state legislators — including...

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