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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

UI introduces new certificate

UI introduces new certificate

September 11, 2015

By Lily Abromeit A new certificate is available for University of Iowa journalism and mass communication students. The Event Planning Certificate requires students to complete 21 hours of course work...

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Tuition freezes for UI but excludes UNI, ISU

September 10, 2015

By Ali Krogman [email protected] CEDAR FALLS — University of Iowa students won’t see an increase in tuition second semester, but students at peer institutions will. The state Board of Regents...

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Austin Love takes on rowing

Lily Abromeit September 10, 2015

Bright and early at six a.m., the University of Iowa Men’s Rowing team is out on the water, training for their first meet of the season. They are out practicing before class, having to be both students...

UI student Mason Beezley fills up a car with gas on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Kum and Go on East Burlington in Iowa City. The price of gas is currently $2.43.

Gas prices at a low for Labor Day

Lily Abromeit September 10, 2015

Gas prices are at a record low and some experts are calling it a trend in Iowa and the rest of the country. According to a recent report by GasBuddies.com, a site that directs drivers to the cheapest...

Fresh produce sits out at the Farmer's Market on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. A new study from the UI shows that the number of farmer's markets has gone up and more people are buying their food locally.

Eating locally still reigns

September 10, 2015

Local food still hot in Iowa City. By Cindy Garcia [email protected] Locavorism, or the tendency to consume local food, has been taking hold of the United States. That trend is what Ion Bogdan...

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Iowa safety Tyler Sash tackles Ball State's Daniel Ifft during their game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 45-0.

UPDATED: Former Hawkeye Tyler Sash dead at 27

September 9, 2015

Former Iowa safety Tyler Sash has passed away at age 27. By DI Pregame staff [email protected] [UPDATE TWO (7:45 p.m., Wednesday): Visitation and funeral arrangements for Sash have been set, with...

Iowa Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announced the newly appointed President Bruce Harreld during a meeting in the IMU on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the University of Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Harreld selected as new UI president, regents’ decision condemned

September 4, 2015

Regents select Harreld By DI Staff Amid the applause came a cry of “For Shame.” After interviews and a 90-minute deliberation, the state Board of Regents unanimously selected business consultant...

Tommy Schorer making a pass in a game of Spikeball at the Quadrangle court yard, on Wednesday September 2, 2015

Spikeball piques UI interest

September 4, 2015

Spikeball begins at the UI with strong interest and growing potential. By Katelyn Weisbrod [email protected] Four people dance around a small net on the ground, jumping and diving to keep...

People walk around booths at Fry Fest on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. This year is the sixth annual Fry Fest celebration. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

FryFest jubilation home again

September 3, 2015

By Devyn Young [email protected] A sea of black and gold. Iowa sports fans are familiar with this image while at football games, tailgating with friends, and cheering on the Hawkeyes in Carver-Hawkeye...

Move on yuan affects local students

Move on yuan affects local students

September 2, 2015

How will the Chinese currency devaluation affect the lives of Chinese students? By Zhao Li [email protected] In the face of a weak Chinese economy, the Chinese yuan has been devalued against the...

O’Malley comfortable as underdog

O’Malley comfortable as underdog

August 31, 2015

By Quentin Misiag [email protected] When it comes to his current place in the polls, Martin O’Malley will admit he’s down. He’ll go as far as to confess that he’s an “unknown candidate”...

Hancher Auditorium construction continues on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2014. The new UI building is set to open Fall 2016. (Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Dreaming big in new Hancher

August 27, 2015

By Grace Pateras [email protected] From sitting in the Hancher Auditorium audience as a child to performing on its stage and launching a career touring across the country, one successful Iowan...