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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Cathryn and her husband Dylan walk through the University of Iowa campus on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Cathryn is a senior graduate student and her husband is an artist.

Plate of insecurity: A student’s struggle to access food

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 18, 2019

Carrying several pounds of peanut butter, milk,  and minimal produce in their oversized backpacks, a young couple walks heavily from the Food Pantry at Iowa in the Iowa Memorial Union to their home one-and-a-half...

A family looks at jewelry during the Spring Art Expose in the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Put on by the UI Fine Arts Council, the Spring Art Expose celebrates local artists.

After almost 50 years, an abrupt end to Fine Arts Council

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor September 17, 2019

After almost half a century offering fine-arts showcases such as the Holiday Thieves’ Market and Riverbank Art Fair/Spring Art Exposé, the University of Iowa has discontinued the student-run Fine Arts...

John Keller  speaking in the UI Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

National Ph.D. initiative seeks UI assistance

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 16, 2019

The national organization of leading research schools Association of American Universities has chosen the University of Iowa Graduate College as one of eight schools to participate in its Ph.D. Education...

Researchers Philip Polgreen (top left), Jacob Simmering (bottom left), Jordan Schultz (center), Michael Welsh (top right) and Kumar Narayanan (bottom right) pose for a portrait outside of the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Monday Sept. 16, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI research suggests possible new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 16, 2019

Collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and scientists at the University of Iowa led to the release on Monday of new Parkinson’s research, which suggests that a drug used to treat enlarged prostates...

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

UI announces student died while studying abroad in Portugal

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 16, 2019

The University of Iowa announced Monday that UI student Nathan Molinski died Sept. 14. Molinski was a senior computer-science major and was enrolled in UI study abroad in Portugal, according to an email...

Latino Native American Cultural Center Student Lead Isabela Flores Lead presents a Latinx sticker in the Latino Native American Cultural Center on Sunday, September 19th, 2019. The Latino Native American Cultural Center is putting on multiple new events that span across different departments at the UI for graduate and undergraduate students.

UI Latinx/a/o Heritage Month celebrates identity

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 15, 2019

The University of Iowa Latino Native American Cultural Center is focusing on rebranding its celebrations of identity by including student voices.  Latinx/a/o Heritage Month began Sunday with the first...

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Iowa beats Iowa State for fifth-consecutive season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

After battling through two rain delays that lasted a total of two hours and 55 minutes, Iowa downed Iowa State with a muffed punt for its fifth-consecutive Cy-Hawk win, 18-17. It didn't always seem...

Anchors host during ESPN College GameDay before the annual Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. This was GameDay's first visit to Ames.

College GameDay brings fan bases together in Ames

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor September 14, 2019

AMES — Each year, the Cy-Hawk game divides the state of Iowa in two. In most cases, a person is either an Iowa fan or Iowa State fan for the day. There’s no in-between. But instead of being cut...

After sexual-abuse allegations, former Iowa Hillel Foundation director no longer a Hillel employee

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 13, 2019

UPDATE 5:10 p.m.: Jeneane Beck, University of Iowa assistant vice president from external relations, said in a UI statement emailed to the Daily Iowan that Iowa Hillel isn't a part of the UI and its staff...

Bernie Sanders supporters watch the third Democratic Presidential Debate in Shambaugh Auditorium on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Iowa City debate watch parties continue amid storms

DI Staff September 12, 2019

The Daily Iowan fanned out across the Iowa City area on Thursday night to attend public debate watch parties hosted by nearly every participating candidate’s Iowa campaign. A severe storm warning went...

Christine Grant Elementary is seen on Thursday, August 29, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Christine Grant Elementary opens its doors to students in North Liberty

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 11, 2019

The Iowa City Community School District’s newest elementary school pays homage to the University of Iowa’s legendary Women’s Athletic Director Christine Grant — and district officials say they...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

UI requests state funding to restore Pentacrest buildings

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 10, 2019

The University of Iowa is looking to proceed with a project to renovate three buildings that sit atop the Pentacrest — the iconic space at the heart of campus known for its limestone structures and ample...