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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

Iowa City Community School District School board members listen to speakers during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Iowa City Community School District experiences challenges in hiring diverse workforce

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The Iowa City Community School District administration is working on recruiting and retaining diversity in their staff, but has hit some obstacles, a school board equity update indicated. During...

The Lagoon Shelter House is seen on March 30, 2023. The Lagoon Shelter House is a facility managed by UI Recreational Services. (Shuntaro Kawasaki/The Daily Iowan)

Lagoon Shelter House offers new opportunities for outdoor recreation

Sydney Libert, News Reporter April 25, 2023

As warmer weather approaches Iowa City, Recreational Services at the University of Iowa is preparing to increase the number of outdoor amenities available on campus. Beginning this spring, the university’s...

A basket with chips and queso paired with a margarita is seen at Taco Depot III in Cedar Rapids on Monday, April 20, 2023.

New taco restaurant to open in downtown Iowa City

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 25, 2023

A taco restaurant native to Cedar Rapids is coming to downtown Iowa City. The restaurant, named Taco Depot, is opening this summer in the location that was once occupied by Tiki Tacos ‘n...

Contributed photo by Anne Langebartels

IC food waste education program celebrates first year, recent waste reductions

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 25, 2023

  One year after Iowa City’s Love Food, Fight Waste started, food waste in the landfill has slightly decreased. The program aims to educate the community about how they can diminish...

Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Regents to still conduct DEI study after anti-DEI bill dies

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The state Board of Regents continues to study diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at all regent institutions after recent DEI bills in the Iowa Legislature didn’t move forward. House...

Yes

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist April 25, 2023

The American ethos is defined by one phrase: It’s all about the Benjamins. From a young age, we are taught that it is the American Dream to earn the most money we can to afford the luxuries...

No

Sam Knupp, Opinions Contributor April 25, 2023

A lot of students feel pressure to graduate “on time” — whatever that means — and I’ve never understood it. I’m currently in my ninth college semester, still with one more to go. Those...

Bullet shells are seen on the ground at the Hawkeye Wildlife Shooting Range in Amana, Iowa on March 20, 2023.

Opinion | Iowa politicians are focused on the wrong issues

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor April 25, 2023

On average, gun violence affects 316 lives a day in the U.S., according to Team ENOUGH. There are certain aspects of politics that should receive more care than others. There have been 173...

Siyeon Kim, Rachel Kobernick, Nathan Brown, and Jordan McCready perform during a dress rehearsal of the opera “The Great Flood” at the Voxman Music Building on Monday, April 24, 2023. Nathan Felix is the composer of the opera and it will premiere at the Stanley Museum of Art on Thursday, April 27.

Stanley Museum to host Nathan Felix’s immersive opera ‘The Great Flood’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter April 25, 2023

Angelic voices will rise above trembling violins and envelop the audience gathering in the galleries of the Stanley Museum of Art this week. Nathan Felix will present “The Great Flood” on Thursday...

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Doc Is In | Ketamine: Tranquilizer or therapy mental health conditions

April 25, 2023

Known as “Special K” by partygoers or tranquilizers by veterinarians, ketamine has re-emerged as an innovative psychiatric therapy. What does ketamine do? From its first forays in the fields...

Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness dives for South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3.

NFL Draft guide | When and where Iowa’s prospects are projected to go

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

It didn’t take long for former Iowa football defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness to get noticed. For Hawkeye special teams coordinator LeVar Woods, the defensive linebacker made heads turn during...