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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

Editorial | Don’t disband the Truth and Reconciliation Commission — let them get to work

Editorial | Don’t disband the Truth and Reconciliation Commission — let them get to work

DI Editorial Board October 3, 2021

The Iowa City City Council is preventing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from doing any meaningful work in the city. On Sept. 21, the council voted against appointing an out-of-state firm...

Members of the Iowa senate take part in the opening of the 2021 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Legislative goals for the session include further tax cuts, expanding in-person learning, and moving towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Special redistricting session approaches, elected officials tout Iowa’s process

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor October 3, 2021

As Iowa legislators prepare to return to the state capitol on Tuesday, leaders from both parties have indicated their willingness to pass the first set of maps that have been drawn for Iowa’s national...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel goes low to return a ball during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa tennis’ Mannix, Noel ready for ITA All-American Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 3, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis will participate in its second tournament of the 2021-22 season this week. Sophomore Alex Noel and senior Samantha Mannix will be the Hawkeyes’ two representatives at the Intercollegiate...

Iowa head coach Tyler Stith grabs a flag out of the 18th hole during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf heads to Notre Dame Fighting Irish Classic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 3, 2021

Iowa men’s golf is back in action this week, as the Hawkeyes travel to South Bend, Indiana, to compete at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Classic. Of the 14-team field, the Hawkeyes will join Michigan...

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is in: You belong here: navigating higher education and mental illness

Guest Opinion | The Doctor is in: You belong here: navigating higher education and mental illness

October 3, 2021

Enrolling in college or graduate school is the first step toward a lifetime of continued education, research, and/or service. However, the experience poses many challenges regarding time management,...

Solar panels are seen outside of the Johnson County Administration Building on April 23, 2018.

Opinion | Iowa needs to provide solar power

Shahab Khan, Opinion's Columnist October 3, 2021

One of the leading causes of climate change is how electricity is generated — by burning fossil fuels. To address the use of fossil fuels, scientists, activists, and economists have been advocating...

Contributed.

Ask the Author: Gretchen Rubin

Anaka Sanders, Arts Reporter October 3, 2021

Gretchen Rubin is the author of five bestselling books, including The Happiness Project. The Happiness Project was published on December 29, 2009. On Sept. 29, Rubin gave a lecture to University of...

Departments join forces for zebra X-ray

Departments join forces for zebra X-ray

Sam Knupp, News Reporter October 3, 2021

Three University of Iowa departments teamed up this past summer to get an X-ray of the taxidermic zebra displayed in the UI Museum of Natural History’s Mammal Hall. The project was organized by...

Contributed.

Spring UI courses to offer new community partnership designation

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 3, 2021

University of Iowa students can expect new courses related to community engagement and partnerships beginning spring 2022. The UI community-engaged course designation, available for students on...

Johnson County Deputy Director of Emergency Management Agency Travis Beckman speaks during a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class at Regina Catholic Education Center on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. The class is one of the first in Iowa and hopes to develop leadership and first responder skills for high schoolers.

Regina Catholic Education Center first eastern Iowa school to take part in national teen emergency program

Meg Doster, News Reporter October 3, 2021

The Regina Catholic Education Center is training high school students in emergency skills, such as first aid and disaster preparation, in a collaborative program with the Johnson County Emergency Management...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary kicks the ball during the Iowa Soccer game against Purdue-Fort Wayne on Sep. 2, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue-Fort Wayne 5-0.

Iowa soccer falls to Michigan State, 2-1

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 3, 2021

Iowa soccer surrendered two second-half goals Sunday afternoon to fall, 2-1, against Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex. In the 80th minute, Spartan forward Jordyn Wickes intercepted a ball...