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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa alum Gina Whitty poses for a photo in Iowa City on Sept. 25.

Above the Fold: UI alumni struggle to pay off debt

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor September 27, 2023

On October 1, President Joe Biden’s pause on student loans debt will come to an end, stoking anxiety for borrowers burdened by debt. When the payments were paused, nearly 45 million Americans were...

Iowa Linebacker Jay Higgins throws the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Press Box Banter: hawk hawk hawk hawk with Roy Higgins!

Jami Martin-Trainor, Managing Digital Editor September 22, 2023

Press Box Banter is The Daily Iowan’s weekly sports podcast. Each episode we will talk about local, national, and international sports, host a special guest, and talk predictions for upcoming games....

Lexie Olgren, 28, and her three daughters: Miley, 3, Isabelle, 4, and Aubree, 11, walk toward Great Clips in Ankeny, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. In the fall of 2022, Iowa’s only inpatient eating disorder clinic closed at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Olgren was a patient when she was 26 years old, and said the program is crucial to helping those with eating disorders and is upset about its closing. Olgren said she still struggles with disordered eating daily. She said it sucks that her daughters have to watch her go through that.

Above the Fold: Former patients on loss of UI inpatient eating disorder clinic

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor September 19, 2023

After the UI announced it was closing its inpatient eating disorder clinic, it released a statement explaining the closure and what would fill its place. According to the statement, the closure allowed...

Starbucks employee Luis Aispuro poses for a portrait in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

Above the Fold: Young workers organize Starbucks union

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor September 12, 2023

Workers at the Clinton Street Starbucks voted 25-0 in favor of unionizing in May because of issues with management. This was the largest unanimous union vote across Starbucks locations nationally. Employees...

Fans cheer during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Above the Fold: Athletes charged in sports betting

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor September 5, 2023

Athletics are a huge part of campus life and Hawkeye pride at the University of Iowa, but some student athletes have been charged with betting against their own team. An investigation from The Iowa...

Photo courtesy of Molly Torchia.

Above the Fold: Alumni say goodbye to Mayflower

Natalie Dunlap, Dunlap August 29, 2023

The University of Iowa is selling Mayflower Residence Hall after internal reviews revealed that the dorm was the last choice for first year students. For past residence however, Mayflower is a beloved...

Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher.

Above the Fold: Artificial intelligence and higher education

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor August 23, 2023

Above the Fold is The Daily Iowan's weekly deep-dive podcast into our story of the week. This episode details how professors are responding to AI technology. Russell Chun, associate professor...

On the Record: Nov. 18, 2022

On the Record: Nov. 18, 2022

November 19, 2022

In this week's episode of "On the Record," host Eleanor Hildebrandt and producer Carly Dalberg discussed an increase in pediatric respiratory cases, a new potential Iowa City-Chicago Amtrak route,...

On the Record: Nov. 11, 2022

On the Record: Nov. 11, 2022

November 11, 2022

In this week's episode of "On the Record," host Eleanor Hildebrandt and producer Carly Dalberg caught up with the Daily Iowan News Reporters Isabelle Foland and Colin Votzmeyer to discuss...

On the Record: Nov. 4, 2022

On the Record: Nov. 4, 2022

November 6, 2022

In this week's episode of "On the Record," host Eleanor Hildebrandt and producer Carly Dalberg chatted with Daily Iowan news reporters to discuss a Iowa City City High student who donated...

On the Record: Oct. 28, 2022

On the Record: Oct. 28, 2022

October 28, 2022

In this week's episode of "On the Record," host Eleanor Hildebrandt and producer Carly Dalberg took a deep dive into all things elections with four special guests. They caught up with the Daily Iowan...

On the Record: Oct. 7, 2022

On the Record: Oct. 7, 2022

October 7, 2022

In this week's episode of "On the Record," host Eleanor Hildebrandt and producer Carly Dalberg chatted with Daily Iowan news reporters to discuss a cluster of cancer patients in Hudson, Iowa, a new...