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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

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Racism remains at the UI

October 1, 2015

By Anis Shakirah Mohd Muslimin [email protected] The battle against racism on campus has once again flared up. International students and Asian American students at the University...

Jindal not going away

Jindal not going away

October 1, 2015

By Rebecca Morin [email protected] Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is not leaving the Republican presidential field any time soon. “I think the establishment would love to clear the field, they...

VIDEO: We are Phil

VIDEO: We are Phil

Lily Abromeit October 1, 2015

We Are Phil is taking over campus again to raise support for giving back. Phil is short for philanthropy and is the University of Iowa faculty and staff campaign to give back to the school and community...

Laughter in the big time

Laughter in the big time

Jasmine Putney, [email protected] September 30, 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?


September 30, 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 29, 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 29, 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 28, 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 28, 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 Marathon's 21st Big Event at UI.

For the Kids Day held

Lily Abromeit September 28, 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 28, 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 —...