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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

Students stand outside of Burge Residence Hall during an evacuation at Burge Residence Hall on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. A Hawk Alert was issued at 11:29 a.m. to evacuate the building due to a suspicious package. Another Hawk Alert was issued at 12:06 p.m. stating the the issue was resolved.

Burge Residence Hall evacuated after suspicious package, incident now resolved

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg November 17, 2023

University of Iowa students evacuated Burge Residence Hall Friday morning because of a report of a suspicious package and possible bomb threat. The situation has since been resolved.  A Hawk Alert...

Activists engage with local law enforcement after a Young Americans for Freedom hosted event in the Iowa Memorial Union’s Blackbox Theater in Iowa City featuring Chloe Cole, a person who detransitioned, on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Pro-Transgender activists protested outside the IMU and later blocked the N Madison St. and W Jefferson St. intersection. The protest concluded in front of University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson’s residence on Church St.

Six protestors at UI Chloe Cole lecture charged with disorderly conduct, interference with official acts

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 16, 2023

After a protest against the lecture of conservative speaker Chloe Cole on Oct. 16, six people were charged with disorderly conduct and interference with official acts.  Students and residents protested...

University of Iowa Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety Mark Bullock listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Regents approve restructuring of DEI offices nonessential to compliance, accreditation at state universities

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy November 16, 2023

After a long discussion, the Iowa Board of Regents approved recommendations on Thursday that will restructure DEI-related departments and offices necessary for compliance and accreditation at state...

Iowa Board of Regents member Robert Cramer makes a phone call during a board meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Photos: Iowa Board of Regents Nov. 15 meeting

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor November 15, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The Iowa Board of Regents met on Wednesday at the University of Northern Iowa. The regents discussed a variety of issues, including campus public safety, UIHC’s development, ongoing...

University of Northern Iowa students speak to protestors during a Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Several speakers stayed throughout the day to speak to the regents about recent discussions of ending funds for diversity equity and inclusion

Students, UI programs respond to regents DEI study group ahead of board decision

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 15, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Ahead of the Iowa Board of Regents’ decision Thursday to possibly restructure the state’s public universities’ diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, students spoke...

Mason Koelm, a third-year student, attends the Outlaws social gathering at the University of Iowa College Law in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Student organization OutLaws marks 35 years supporting UI, IC LGBTQ+ community

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 15, 2023

Iowa Law student group OutLaws is a student group supporting not only LGBTQ+ law students but the larger community for nearly 35 years.  As OutLaws nears 35 years as an organization, the Iowa Legislature...

The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health at the University of Iowa is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

UI’s Scanlan Center receives $10.4 million to increase mental health care professionals in pre-K-12 schools

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 15, 2023

U.S. Department of Education awarded the University of Iowa, and three other universities, a $10.4 million grant to launch a brand-new research center to increase access to mental health care in pre-K-12...

Drax, a therapy dog, sits by students at Trowbridge Hall at the University of Iowa on Tuesday November 14, 2023.

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New therapy dog Drax attends UI class, aids in instruction

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 15, 2023

At Trowbridge Hall, an academic building on the east side of the University of Iowa’s campus, a new, four-legged staff member, Drax the two-and-a-half-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, has taken up...

The Food Pantry in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

UI food pantry provides basic needs for students

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 14, 2023

Since its relocation to the basement of the Iowa Memorial Union, the University of Iowa food pantry has seen its number of clients nearly double since last year. The UI food pantry was opened by...

Edward Wasserman walks through his lab in the University of Iowa Psychological and Brain Sciences Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Wasserman found that pigeons learn to identify different stimuli using the same strategies as artificial intelligence.

Study finds connection between pigeon brain and AI at UI

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 14, 2023

University of Iowa researchers are studying pigeons to better understand artificial intelligence and decision-making processes. These findings may make the term “bird brain” obsolete. UI professor...

Attendees gather at Hubbard Park in Iowa City in support of Israel on Monday, Nov. 12, 2023.

Photos: Young Americans for Freedom Holds Vigil for Israel

Sahithi Shankaiahgari and Aishani Kundu November 13, 2023

The University of Iowa’s chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom planted Israeli flags on the Hubbard Park lawn at 6 a.m. on Monday. YAF held a vigil at 6 p.m. to support the Israeli hostages currently...

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Hawkeye Gold to Golden Bachelor: Gerry Turner recalls time at UI

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 13, 2023

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner has been sporting the University of Iowa’s Black and Gold for over 50 years. In an interview with The Daily Iowan, Turner talked about growing up in Iowa and attending...

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