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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

The Daily Iowan

Laughter in the big time

Laughter in the big time

Jasmine Putney, [email protected] October 1, 2015

In what has been referred to as the biggest comedy event ever to take place at the University of Iowa, Kevin Hart will perform Saturday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Doors for the event will open at 7 p.m.,...

Are two Dee, too?


Are two Dee, too?


October 1, 2015

By Cassandra Santiago [email protected] Robots and theater? Who would have thought? Denise Szecsei, that’s who. This fall, Szecsei, a University of Iowa lecturer, taught Storming the...

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Animals luxuriate in new digs

September 30, 2015

The Animal Care & Adoption Center holds an open house at its new facility. By Anders Frieberg  | [email protected] The animals at the Iowa City animal shelter just got a new abode — although...

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina watches a speech being given on a screen during the Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Fiorina was cut off during her speech as she ran over her time allotted to the dismay of most in attendance who voiced their displeasure in her abrupt and forced conclusion. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Dark horse no longer so dark

Quentin Misiag, [email protected] September 30, 2015

When operatives of Our American Revival, the Super PAC supporting Scott Walker, opened an office in a heavily Republican area of suburban Des Moines in early February, news began circulating that the...

Former member of the CIA, Edward Snowden joined Ray McGovern and Coleen Rowley during a lecture about government transparency and the fourth amendment. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Snowden critiques surveillance

September 29, 2015

By Cindy Garcia [email protected] Edward Snowden popped up in Iowa City from nearly 5,000 miles away. Snowden, appearing by web cam, was greeted Monday evening with a standing ovation at a full...

UI students join climate-change initiative

UI students join climate-change initiative

September 29, 2015

By KayLynn Harris [email protected] Students need to become more involved in the fight against climate change. That is according to Know Tomorrow, a national student-led initiative taking...

The total amount of money raised is reveled during the final hour of the Big Event in the Iowa Memorial Union on Feb. 7, 2015. The goal for Dance Marathon this year was two million dollars.This is Dance Marathons 21st Big Event at UI.

For the Kids Day held

Lily Abromeit September 29, 2015

In honor of DM, the first annual For The Kids Day was held this past weekend. "We partner with the Family Relations committee to bring the family picnic and the 5K together," said Amanda Durham,...

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

UI Gardeners hold open house

Lily Abromeit September 29, 2015

University of Iowa Gardeners held an open house this past weekend to share their work with the Iowa City community as well as celebrate local foods. During the event, community members were invited...

A taste of Chinese home

A taste of Chinese home

September 28, 2015

By Zhao Li  | [email protected] Chinese students on campus miss out on celebrating festivals with their families, so they work hard to celebrate with each other instead. The Mid-Autumn Festival —...

FILE - Fans hold up cards to their faces during the card stunt before the Iowa/Northwestern game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The card stunt was in dedication to veterans. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 48-7. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock, file)

Blake Shelton to host concert in Kinnick

September 28, 2015

Amid the University of Iowa's annihilation of North Texas Saturday, former Hawkeye Dallas Clark announced that Blake Shelton would headline a concert in Kinnick Stadium next year. The concert, scheduled...

Senior Center releases own music video

Senior Center releases own music video

September 28, 2015

by Megan Sanchez [email protected] Brown is the new gold. At least, that’s the message members of the Family Folk Machine are trying to get across. The intergenerational, non-auditioned music...

Review: Just another week in prison

Review: Just another week in prison

September 28, 2015

By Jasmine Putney [email protected]  “College students needed.” Coinciding with the promise of $15 per day, this simple phrase in a newspaper ad lured in more than 70 Stanford University...

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