The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Political awareness?

Political awareness?

November 5, 2015

College-aged students historically have the lowest voter turnout rates, and that could be because of a lack of political awareness. "Generally speaking, college students are not as aware about what is...

Drive highlights feminine products

Drive highlights feminine products

Lauren O’Machel, [email protected] November 5, 2015

It’s that time of the month — to donate. With National Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week beginning Nov. 15, two University of Iowa students are working to provide homeless women and other women...

Art on the move, no, really on the move

Art on the move, no, really on the move

November 5, 2015

By Tessa Solomon [email protected] Warning: This is not your grandma’s art show. Unless granny is into chain-saw carving, raunchy caricatures, and pyrotechnics. As part of the Witching Hour...

To bewitch or not to bewitch

To bewitch or not to bewitch

Isaac Hamlet, [email protected] November 5, 2015

You’ve probably seen Brian Posehn before. He’s 6-7, bald, sports a full ginger-tinted beard, and dons glasses with thick, black rims. It’s hard to miss him, but until you see his face, you might...

Slater suffers fire

Slater suffers fire

November 4, 2015

An isolated fire broke out early in the morning of Oct. 31 at Slater Residence Hall, leaving significant water damage. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m., causing an evacuation of the building....

UI receives Nasa grant

UI receives Nasa grant

November 4, 2015

University of Iowa astronomy research is getting recognized in a big way -- by NASA itself. One UI professor has received a $3.7 million research grant from NASA to use to explore the possibility of missing...

University of Iowa students and faculty gather in front of Jessup Hall on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. A new University organization, Iowans Defending Our Universities, protested the Board of Regents suggesting they resign. Monday, November 2, 2015 was the first official day of Bruce Harreld taking office as the new president of The University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Protest targets regents’ hiring

November 3, 2015

By Ali Snider and Zhao Li Members of the campus community spoke out as a new era was ushered in. Protesters gathered on the Pentacrest to voice their disapproval of the state Board of Regents’ decision...

Iowas Planned Parenthood

Iowa’s Planned Parenthood

November 3, 2015

Iowa has a relatively low abortion rate compared to the rest of the United States. And in recent years it has dropped 40 percent. Officials have also seen a decrease in the rate of teenage births in the...

The Graveyard of the Gods display is shown on the Pentacrest on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Presented by Secular Students at Iowa (SecSi), Graveyard of Gods features gravestones dedicated to deities from several cultures throughout history who are no longer worshipped. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins

Forgotten Gods resurface

Lauren O’Machel, [email protected] November 2, 2015

Candy, ghosts, and all things spooky are not uncommon during this time of the year around Iowa City, but something new has emerged from a campus organization. On Oct. 30, Secular Students at Iowa hosted...

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile comes to the Public Library

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile comes to the Public Library

Anders Frieberg, [email protected] November 2, 2015

Locals sang “Oh I wish I were an Oscar-Mayer wiener” once again recently. The famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into Iowa City on Oct. 28 and Sunday, stopping at the Iowa City Public Library...

Beadology fever

Beadology fever

November 2, 2015

One local downtown store opened its doors Saturday to bring artists and customers together. Beadology sells beads and jewelry from around the world, as well as jewelry making tools. The event Saturday,...

Assault survey criticized

Assault survey criticized

October 29, 2015

UI may see interschool collaboration By Cindy Garcia [email protected] School officials on the University of Iowa campus aren’t the only ones telling students to speak out. The UI’s ongoing...

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