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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

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The Black Angel

The Black Angel

October 22, 2015

With Halloween just a few weeks away, Daily Iowan TV's Megan Sanchez took a look at one of the famous haunts of Iowa City: The Black Angel. Driving a few minutes into Oakland Cemetery brings visitors...

Lights inside Halsey Hall show through windows on both levels of the building. Because of the buildings age, Halsey Hall may be moved to the West Side of Iowa City. 
(The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Dancers could move across river

October 22, 2015

A potential new home could be coming for dance majors. By Lauren O’Machel [email protected] Halsey Hall, dating back to 1915, has been the East Side home of dance majors for years. However,...

Going with the Battlefront

Going with the Battlefront

October 22, 2015

By Jordan Ryder [email protected] Disclaimer: Since this was the beta, and not the fully released game, not every aspect of the game was covered. Now that’s out of the way, Star Wars Battlefront...

Apple of the eye

Apple of the eye

Lily Abromeit October 20, 2015

Wilson's Apple Orchard has a long history of connecting its visitors to the apples they take home. Often, the employees at the orchard aim to highlight where food comes from, especially for their kid...

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders addresses a crowd just outside the Krapf and Brau home on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Sanders made three stops in Iowa to gain support for his campaign. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Sanders draws local supporters

October 19, 2015

At an Iowa house party for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the idea of a ‘political revolution’ was evident. By Rebecca Morin and Aleksandra Vujicic  |  [email protected] Nestled in the the trees...

Korean conversation club gains traction

Korean conversation club gains traction

October 19, 2015

By Lily Abromeit Every Friday, one conversation group meets to practice a language not much spoken in Iowa City -- Korean. The group aims to teach students the language as well as knowledge about Korean...

The struggle with public transit

The struggle with public transit

October 19, 2015

By Lily Abromeit The public transportation system in Iowa City can sometimes be hard to navigate and some members of the University of Iowa community are finding problems with it. Some international...

Punk theater against idiocy

Punk theater against idiocy

October 15, 2015

By Tessa Solomon [email protected] Forget yellow brick roads and star-crossed lovers. There’s only a gritty city, ass-kicking attitude, and a throat-tearing score in this theater. American Idiot,...

Ukulele you, and tiptoe through the tulips

Ukulele you, and tiptoe through the tulips

October 15, 2015

By Isaac Hamlet [email protected] For a man who has won praise from Rolling Stone, gained international recognition, and put down tracks in countries from the UK to Japan, Jake Shimabukuro is remarkably...

Iowa City sees bike accidents

Iowa City sees bike accidents

Lily Abromeit October 15, 2015

Uncertainty under traffic laws has made Iowa City one of the top counties in the state for bike accidents in the last five years. Despite being one of the few cities designated as a bicycle friendly...

Harreld reaches out to UI

Harreld reaches out to UI

October 14, 2015

By DI Staff Bruce Harreld is trying to win the campus back. The incoming University of Iowa president, who has extensive experience in the business world but none in academic administration, wrote a...

The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is shown on Sunday, March 22, 2015. The CRWC will be closed from Monday to Sunday due to the mens NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. (The Daily Iowan; John Theulen)

Biking for miles and smiles

October 14, 2015

UI moves on to the Super 16 round in the Fall Frenzy. By Katelyn Weisbrod [email protected] The campus is in the midst of another biking competition. This time, it’s virtual. Expresso, a...

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