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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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Here’s what University of Iowa students think about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

Jackson Kalmar, News Reporter August 24, 2022

For University of Iowa fourth-year student Mikeala Hoover, President Joe Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan – which forgives up to $20,000 in debt for some borrowers – is not enough. “You...

President Joe Biden speaks during his visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Biden’s new student loan plan will forgive up to $20,000 in debt

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter August 24, 2022

President Joe Biden announced a new student loan plan on Wednesday which includes forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans per borrower and extends the pause on loan repayment until the end...

Former UI music professor allegedly distributed meth, possessed child pornography

Former UI music professor allegedly distributed meth, possessed child pornography

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor August 23, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article makes brief mention of instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts.  Retired University of Iowa Music School professor...

A Downtown Block Party attendee raises their cup to protesters during “Night of Rage,” an abortion-rights protest, in Iowa City on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The protest started at the Pentacrest with speakers, then, protesters marched through Iowa City.

Dobbs decision prompts GOP leadership to cut down abortion access in Iowa

Liam Halawith, Politics Reporter August 23, 2022

Iowa Republicans are making headway in their attempts to restrict abortion in the state. Republicans’ efforts, however, are stalled while pending Johnson and Polk County court cases make their way through...

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is drawn up on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

New COVID-19 CDC guidelines won’t drastically affect Johnson County due to high vaccination rates

Emily Delgado, Politics Reporter August 22, 2022

While Johnson County has Iowa’s highest COVID-19 vaccination rate, unvaccinated residents could be at risk following updated quarantine guidance from the Center for Disease Control Prevention.   The...

A Burge Market Place worker serves a line of students on Monday, August 26th, 2020. Due to health and safety regulations as a means of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the dining hall process has been streamlined with an advanced registration process and a takeout meal process.

Burge eliminates hot breakfast, in need of chefs as classes begin

Archie Wagner, News Reporter August 22, 2022

Burge Market Place at the University of Iowa is eliminating hot breakfast options while University Housing and Dining searches for chefs to cook for students this fall. In a campuswide email sent...

Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Arland Bruce, Keagan Johnson ready for expanded roles in Iowa football’s wide receiver room

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor August 21, 2022

The Iowa wide receiver room will look a lot different this season than it did in 2021. The Hawkeyes lost seniors Tyrone Tracy and Charlie Jones during the offseason. The pass-catchers transferred to...

Students are seen moving into Parklawn Residence Hall in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 11, 2022.

University of Iowa reopens Parklawn Residence Hall with increased housing demand

DI Staff August 21, 2022

Thousands of Hawkeye students moved into 11 University of Iowa dorms— including one that hasn’t been open in half a decade. UI move-in took place starting on Aug. 13, as more than 6,000 first-year...

Sandra Wong was announced as the first candidate for the positions of vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Sunday.

UI announces Sandra Wong as first candidate for vice president for medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Kate Perez, News Editor August 21, 2022

Sandra Wong is the first finalist the University of Iowa announced for the next University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and Carver College of Medicine dean.  The announcement comes...

The Iowa City City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

Iowa City City Council postpones vote to remove Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair

Ryan Hansen and Meg Doster August 16, 2022

The Iowa City City Council indefinitely delayed its decision to remove Amel Ali, the chair of Iowa City’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Tuesday night. The council voted 6-1 to postpone...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans. Iowa looks to fill the role of kicker for 2022 after former kicker Caleb Shudak signed with Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.

Iowa football’s kicking competition heats up during Kids Day at Kinnick

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 13, 2022

The Iowa football team hasn’t announced a starting kicker for the 2022 season. Two Hawkeyes are currently competing for the job. True freshman Drew Stevens and sophomore Aaron Blom made 15 kicks in...

Iowa walks onto the field with the 2022 kid captains during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans.

Photos: 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald August 13, 2022

Iowa hosted its 2022 Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes introduced several new kid captains to fans.  After the kid captains got to meet players and coaches on the field,...