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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Anthony J. Zarzycki stands behind the “Iowa Vote’s” table to help students sign up to vote on the T. Anne Cleary on Tuesday Sept. 24, 2019. Today is national voter registration day.

Hawk the Vote celebrates increase in student voters, partners with UISG to keep turnout high

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter October 8, 2019

As thousands of college students across the U.S. celebrated National Voter Registration Day in September, more than approximately 204 students registered to vote on the University of Iowa campus — just...

Sen.Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks to an audience during a forum at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019.

Cory Booker: Sink-or-swim fundraising deadline ‘a moment of incredible, radical transparency’

Julia Shanahan, Assistant Politics Editor October 7, 2019

After reaching a major fundraising goal, presidential hopeful Cory Booker told The Daily Iowan in an interview that asking people for money is the most difficult part of the campaign. “It was a moment...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI greek council addresses ‘racist ideology’ in sorority member’s Instagram comments

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor October 7, 2019

The University of Iowa Panhellenic Council on Sunday said it is “taking immediate action” to address the circulation of a comment including racist ideology on Instagram that was posted by a University...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks to a crowd of nearly 3,000 community members at the corner of Iowa Ave. and Dubuque St. on Friday, Oct. 4. Thunberg, who garnered international attention with her speeches before the United Nations and United States Congress, encouraged those in attendance to take a stand against climate change.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg draws crowd of 3,000 at Iowa City stop

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 4, 2019

“We, teenagers and children, shouldn’t have to take the responsibility. Right now, the world leaders keep acting like children, and somebody needs to be the adult in the room.” Standing before...

Iowa City citizens gather downtown to listen to Greta Thunberg speak on Friday, October4th, 2019. Greta Thumberg is a teenage climate change activist speaking at a local climate strike.

Iowa City activists want ‘no more excuses’ from UI on climate action; UI turns to coal-free-by-2025 pledge

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

After a visit to Iowa City by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, a University of Iowa administrator on Oct.4 said community members and the UI need to partner to address the issue of...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, right, speaks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference on Sept. 23, 2019 in New York City. (Kay Nietfeld/DPA/Zuma Press/TNS)

Greta Thunberg appearance at Climate Strike expected to draw thousands

Kayli Reese & Brooklyn Draisey October 4, 2019

Like something out of a young-adult fantasy novel, a 16-year-old girl has recently emerged as the voice of a generation crying out for change — and she will visit Iowa City today. Greta Thunberg,...

Flags wave during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 15, 2017. University Heights and Iowa City are looking to rezone land around Finkbine to develop a university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue.

University Heights, Iowa City zoning lines halt apartment building development

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 3, 2019

Two years into an ongoing project, University Heights and Iowa City seek to begin the process of changing zoning lines for a new university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue. Owned by the...

Climate strikers march from City Hall to the Pentacrest to raise awareness about the threat of climate change. The march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Climate Activist Greta Thunberg to join Iowa City climate strike

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor October 2, 2019

Sixteen-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will join Iowa City students and residents in a weekly climate strike this Friday. Iowa City high school students began protesting government...

Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Q&A: New Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks on starting at the UI

DI Staff October 1, 2019

Fuentes: I wanted to share with you some exciting initiatives that I would like to start working on with the campus community. As a university, we are committed to excellence in who we are and what we...

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A look at presidential candidate endorsements ahead of the Iowa caucuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter October 1, 2019

Editor's note: U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris' circle is smaller than representative of the campaign's endorsements. She announced Sept. 12 a list of 100 "Blue Wave Women" who endorsed Harris for president. These...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 28, 2019.

Carson King raises $2,959,336.30 for the kids

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 1, 2019

Carson King, the “Iowa Legend,” announced Tuesday that he raised $2,959,336.30 “for the kids” at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in the last month. At the Sept. 14...

Cars are parked in the Hawk Lot on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. The Hawk Lot typically houses the cars of students who live in the residence halls.

Delayed construction and more student drivers cause miscommunication in the Hawk Lot

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter September 30, 2019

Thousands of student drivers are packed into the Hawk Lot as the University of Iowa Parking and Transportation Department faces a delayed construction project. The department reported an increased number...