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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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A community member shovels dirt onto the Anne Frank sapling at a planting ceremony on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Friday, April 29, 2022. The sapling was propagated from the chestnut tree behind the annex where the Frank family hid.

Anne Frank sapling planted on UI Pentacrest

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor April 29, 2022

When Anne Frank was hiding in a secret annex in an Amsterdam home for over two years, a chestnut tree outside her window served as a comfort and a symbol of freedom. On Friday, a sapling from the tree...

Former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway speaks  
during her visit to the University of Iowa at the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Iowa Young America’s Foundation organized the event.

Kellyanne Conway stands up for young conservatives on campus

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter April 28, 2022

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign manager Kellyanne Conway defended young conservative Iowans while on a visit to the University of Iowa Thursday night.  Conway told the Iowa Young Americans...

Oaknoll Retirement Residence is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Oaknoll will begin a dementia assistance program for their residents.

Dementia Friends USA expanding into Johnson County

Simone Garza, News Reporter April 28, 2022

Oaknoll Retirement Residence plans to add a new program for dementia associated with their residents. Dementia Friends USA was developed by the Alzheimer's Society in the U.K., and is establishing...

The new sales lab in the Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Tippie College of Business offers student internships at in-house sales lab for hands-on experience

Simone Garza, News Reporter April 27, 2022

The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa is offering a new internship for students to gain real-world marketing and business experience. Charles Keene, Tippie College of Business...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with members of The Daily Iowan in Jesup Hall on April 20, 2022.

‘It just kind of caught us off guard:’ UI stakeholders reflect on meetings with President Wilson

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 26, 2022

When one student group on campus met with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson, some members were concerned with the way she spoke about sexual assault protests and her previous work at the...

UI student arrested for Art Building West robbery

UI student arrested for Art Building West robbery

Sabine Martin, News Editor April 25, 2022

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety arrested UI student Ali Younes, 18,  following an investigation of a first-degree robbery reported near UI Art Building West on Monday.  UI police...

The Center for Worker Justice held a protest in front of the Eastside shorts at 12 p.m. on April 25, 2022.

Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa protests alleged wage theft at Short’s Burgers Eastside

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor April 25, 2022

Around 30 protesters met in front of Short’s Burgers Eastside location on Monday on behalf of a former employee who claims that Short’s Burger and Shine in downtown Iowa City owes her 13 years...

Dalles Jacobus, a former Iowa football player who graduated in 2020, performs his song ‘We Wave’ in front of the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children's Hospital on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Jacobus is pushing ‘We Wave’ to become the new song playing during Iowa’s wave to the children’s hospital at the end of the first quarter.

Former UI football player’s song a contender for new Hawkeye Wave anthem

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter April 24, 2022

While playing for the Iowa football team, Dalles Jacobus wrote a song about the Hawkeye Wave. This week, it became a contender for the tradition’s new anthem. When the University of Iowa announced...

University of President Barbara Wilson speaks with members of The Daily Iowan in Jesup Hall on April 20, 2022.

UI President Barbara Wilson continues prioritizing mental health, focuses on strategic plan

Hannah Pinski and Kelsey Harrell April 21, 2022

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson has almost completed her first year at the helm of the institution. During her first year, Wilson prioritized mental health, met with student groups and...

Fans wave to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes, 30-7.

University of Iowa to change the Hawkeye Wave song

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter April 21, 2022

The University of Iowa is changing the song that is played during the iconic “Hawkeye Wave.” Between the first and second quarters of football games at Kinnick Stadium, student-athletes, coaches,...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

UI students, mental health professionals weigh in on sports betting

Sam Knupp, News Reporter April 20, 2022

The number of Americans placing bets is rising, and University of Iowa students are joining in. According to Forbes, the number of American adults regularly betting on sports rose from 5 percent...

The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

International student enrollment drop causes UI to cut nine ESL faculty

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter April 20, 2022

The University of Iowa will not renew the contracts of nine instructional-track faculty members in the English as a Second Language department because of a decline in undergraduate and graduate international...