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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

Dancers perform during Walk It Out at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The annual multicultural dance celebration had the theme “Pulse: The Heartbeat of Culture” and was attended by over three hundred audience members.

Finding belonging at the UI

Muskan Mehta, Opinions Editor April 14, 2026

After making my decision to attend the University of Iowa in early 2024, certain statistics stood out to me.  Those identifying as Asian American make up only 4.7 percent of the total UI population....

Containers of salsa are seen at the Casey's General Store in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 14.

5 unconventional road trip snacks

Lily Kopp, Arts Reporter April 14, 2026

As a Midwestern girl, road trips are something that have been ingrained in my life since childhood. Whether it’s the 27 hour trip to Florida from my hometown in Wisconsin or the eight hour trip to...

The Iowa Heartlanders starting lineup stands for the National Anthem before they compete against the Tulsa Oilers on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Heartlanders won the game 2-1.

The fashionable side of hockey

Lily Kopp, Arts Reporter April 9, 2026

As the hockey craze winds up and playoff spots are being clinched, I’ve been paying attention to more than just the standings; I’ve been watching gameday outfits. The PWHL has been incredible since...