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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2023

Student organizations are an important part of social and emotional development of young adults. Engagement in student organizations and activities can further develop self-awareness, self-management,...

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Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2023

Student organizations don’t foster a community. They divide the student base through institutionalization. While student organizations can bring a sense of community to students, oftentimes...

Protestors cross at the intersection of North Dubuque Street and East Jefferson Street on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Opinion | The war on the transgender community

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2023

The marginalization of transgender children in Iowa is evident based on recent Iowa legislation. Senate File 496, also known as the parental rights bill, is well on its way to becoming law...

Ann Pipes and her 11-year-old son, Winslow, go over Winslow's medical records and aid his public school is required to give him through the Americans with Disabilities Act. Winslow has a craniofacial disorder and severe hearing loss he was born with. Winslow depends on Medicaid coverage for his care, which has included 14 surgeries starting when he was an infant. (Lisa Gillespie/Kaiser Health News/TNS)

Opinion | Why it is vital to think about timing for Medicaid

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Contributor April 11, 2023

Millions of Americans are at risk of losing Medicaid. Following COVID-19, state officials are beginning to determine which individuals are no longer eligible for health care coverage under...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.

Iowa City Public Library hosts events for National Poetry Month geared at teens

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter April 11, 2023

Libraries are fundamental to the culture of any city, and the Iowa City Public Library prides itself on reflecting its community and engaging the public with reading. This month, its mission is no...

Washing machine sits with an out of order on it in the Hillcrest dorms, April 8, 2023.

UI students unhappy, confused after university changes laundry payment method

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter April 11, 2023

Some University of Iowa students are upset after the university announced it would charge dorm residents for past laundry transactions after a financial malfunction with the payment service. University...

Iowa’s Vipasha Mehra during a doubles match against Indiana at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex on Sunday, April 2nd. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis team courts the elements as it embarks on outdoor play

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 11, 2023

Iowa women’s tennis player Vipasha Mehra has dealt with the elements while on the court. Whether that be the howling winds in Madison, Wisconsin, and Champaign, Illinois, during the Big...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey gets hit by Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Lachey caught five passes for 77 yards and received more targets later in the game after starting tight end Sam LaPorta exited with injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Hawkeye Championship keeping Iowa football team competitive, accountable during offseason

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2023

Even though the Iowa football team won't play its first regular season game for nearly five months, the intersquad Hawkeye Championship is keeping head coach Kirk Ferentz’s team focused and competitive...

More than 63 percent of the overdose deaths in 2015 involved an opioid, such as carfentanil. 
(Matt Anzur/ Scripps News/TNS)

Local governments allowed to opt into national opioid settlement

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 11, 2023

Johnson County and Iowa City’s governments will receive millions after opting into an ongoing national opioid settlement in Ohio last week. The Iowa City City Council and Johnson County Board...

Farming machinery stands tall next to crop fields on the Meade Family Farm in Tiffin on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. In light of a recent EPA investigation, information has emerged linking the use of atrazine, a common herbicide sprayed across Iowa farm land, with negative health and environmental outcomes.

UI research couple join new study on herbicide effects during pregnancy

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter April 11, 2023

Donna and Mark Santillan met in English class on their first day of college at Loyola University and became inseparable college sweethearts and lab partners. From there, they married, became research...

Contributed photo of Ivy Jewell.

Student Spotlight: Ceramics student explores family history and memory through variety of mediums

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter April 11, 2023

Through the exploration of her family tree, Ivy Jewell created a deeply nostalgic and quiet art gallery. Ivy Jewell is a ceramics student receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of...