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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

U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, speaks during Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash at the Linn County Fairgrounds Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Q&A | Rep. Ashley Hinson talks about parents’ rights, student loans

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — The Daily Iowan was in the nation’s capital Monday, where reporters met with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and asked her about Parental Rights, Bipartisanship, and Student Loans.  Editor’s...

Nebraska infielder and outfielder Alina Felix prepares to hit the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Felix had one hit.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 28, 2023

Iowa softball opened the season with a doubleheader against Nebraska at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday. Iowa won the first game, 4-2, while Nebraska won the second match, 3-9. Iowa’s...

Iowa senator Joni Ernst is seen in her office in Russle Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Ernst working to improve military recruitment numbers

Hannah Pinski, Executive Editor March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wants to improve military recruitment as the number of people enlisting in the armed forces has dropped dramatically in the past 10 years.  The U.S. army...

Liz Tovar, the executive officer and associate Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, speaks during the Faculty Senate Meeting in the Senate Chamber, Old Capitol on Tuesday, March 28 in Iowa City, Iowa.

UI DEI executive officer awaits next steps for regents diversity program investigation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

The University of Iowa faculty members and administrators are waiting for directions on how to proceed with diversity-related issues following the pause of new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives...

Professor Pamela Bourjaily teaches her class on Wednesday, March 22. Bourjaily is teaching her students proper business writing. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie professors integrating ChatGPT into the classroom

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Professors at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business are incorporating artificial intelligence into their courses and research months after ChatGPT’s launch last November. ChatGPT...

Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

UI USG members, Iowa City residents hopeful for renter’s checklist legislation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Members of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government are hopeful after a bill to make renting in Iowa City easier passed through the Iowa House of Representatives this month. House...

An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

ICPD, UIPD sees success maintaining consistent number of officers amid national shortage

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 28, 2023

While police departments across the country have experienced employee shortages over the last three years, the Iowa City Police Department has maintained a consistent number of officers. Survey...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

UI study finds potential links in autism and high IQ to increased thoughts of suicide

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Editor’s note: This article contains discussion of suicidal thoughts. University of Iowa researchers found that autistic individuals with a high IQ face an increased risk for suicidal thoughts,...

U.S. Department of Treasury is seen in Washington D.C. on  Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Republicans propose an end to student loan forgiveness

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Both Iowa senators signed onto a bill that would overturn President Biden’s student loan forgiveness proposal and end the pause on student loan repayments.  The Congressional Review...

Student protesters from the Iowa City Community School District hold signs protesting the bathroom bill on the Pentacrest in Downtown Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Editorial | LGBTQ+ rights

DI Editorial Board March 28, 2023

As the first state in the Midwest to legalize gay marriage, Iowa used to be a progressive state for LGBTQ+ rights. But recent legislative proposals and bills show Iowa is moving backward. During...