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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Review: 2023 Met Gala fashion round-up

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter May 3, 2023

I’m no fashion expert. My 15-year-old Barbies with scribbles on their faces can tell you that. I don’t know or care about luxury fashion, but I really like to over-analyze wealthy people. The...

Opinion | The RESTRICT act has consequences

Opinion | The RESTRICT act has consequences

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist May 3, 2023

Since I began using the internet, it has been post-Patriot Act. The Patriot Act was enacted following 911 to intercept dangerous communications.  The government has the authority to be able to...

Eight book recommendations to liven up summer break

Eight book recommendations to liven up summer break

Grace Westergaard, Arts Reporter May 3, 2023

After a long year of work or college classes, picking up a book for fun may be the last way someone wants to spend their summer. However, I have a few book recommendations that made me feel like I...

Iowa’s Grace Bookin-Nosbisch leads her heat of the women’s 800-meter premier during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Nosbisch won her heat and finished third overall with a time of 2:10.82. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Iowa track and field notebook | Hawkeyes improve across the board two weeks before championship season

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter May 3, 2023

The Iowa track and field team filled the podium in multiple events last weekend as it progresses toward championship season. The Iowa distance runners, throwers, and jumpers competed at the Drake...

Mayor Bruce Teague speaks with undergraduate student government members at an Iowa City City Council meeting at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Iowa City discussing possibility of climate action projects with leftover ARPA funds

Jack Moore and Alejandro Rojas May 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Climate Action Commission discussed the possibility of future climate action projects with remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act at the commission's meeting on May 1, but...

The Pedestrian Mall walkway is seen in Iowa City on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Iowa City named Iowa Small Business Community of the Year

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 3, 2023

Iowa City was awarded the 2023 Iowa Small Business Community of the Year by the U.S. Business Administration Iowa Small Business Administration. According to a release from the Small Business Administration,...

Iowa outfielder Kyle Huckstorf hits the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Illinois State at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Illinois State Redbirds, 7-4.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Illinois State

Darren Chen, Photojournalist May 3, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeye Baseball Team defeated the Illinois Redbirds, 7-4, at Duane Banks Field on May 2. The Hawkeyes led in hits, 10-8. The Hawkeyes fell behind, 1-0, in the top half of the first inning but...

The Iowa City City Council listens to community members during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

IC Truth and Reconciliation Commission receives funding, timeline extension

Isabelle Foland and Sydney Libert May 3, 2023

Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission will receive over $400,000 in funding and an 18 month timeline extension to complete the commission’s goals after a long debate at the city council...

Ways you can help your local economy as an Iowan

Promoted Post May 3, 2023

Iowa ranks in the bottom half of the 50 states when it comes to the rate of economic growth. However, there are ways you can help boost the local economy and ensure that Iowan-based businesses can survive...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during an interview on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Q&A | President Barbara Wilson on free speech, student safety

May 2, 2023

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson Tuesday to talk about campus safety and updates, and freedom of speech.  The DI: The University of Iowa has begun its 10-year...

Filmmakers Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Ryan Adams, Jenna Galligan and Ayrton Breckenridge work in the Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The Workshop produced two feature-length films over the course of three years.

Behind the Scenes | The team that made ‘Lost in the In-Between: Graduating into 2020’ possible

Gretchen Lenth, Copy Editor May 2, 2023

“Lost in the In-Between: Graduating Into 2020” dives into the lives of students who graduated from the University of Iowa in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and was directed by UI alum and documentary...

Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo bites his gold medal during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lugo won by decision 2-1, securing the 149-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Reflections on the future

May 2, 2023

As a recent graduate, Galligan said she sees herself in the documentary’s main characters, even though their circumstances differ. She added she hopes the documentary sparks conversations about people’s...