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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

A feminine-hygiene products dispenser is seen in a bathroom in the Adler Journalism Building on Jan. 24, 2020.

Iowa senators aim to address accessibility of menstrual products in state-run buildings with proposed bill

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 17, 2020

Facing a Friday funnel deadline to advance, one bill sitting in the Iowa Senate aims to mandate menstrual products to be available at no cost in all state buildings — including state institutions...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

University of Iowa creates sustainability task force to establish campus sustainability goals

Lauren White, News Reporter February 17, 2020

In order to formulate a clear plan that will aid campus-wide sustainability efforts, the University of Iowa has recently created a new task force to assess its environmental goals for the next decade. Stratis...

Mary Cronin, The President of the organization Give UIowa, talks about the opportunity to travel to other countries and volunteer. The meeting took place Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 7pm.

New student group GIVE UIowa offers volunteer opportunities at home, abroad

Lauren White, News Reporter February 17, 2020

New student organization GIVE UIowa has launched this semester with a goal of introducing volunteer opportunities to University of Iowa students. GIVE UIowa’s primary aim is to raise awareness...

University of Iowa occupational and environmental health professor Corinne Peek-Asa speaks at the 37th Annual Presidential Lecture in the Levitt Center on Sunday. Corinne delivered a lecture on Violence, Syndemics, and the Biology of Trauma.

UI professor addresses ‘epidemic of despair’ in 37th annual Presidential Lecture

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 16, 2020

Iowa is not immune to a growing national trend of despair from suicide, overdose, and alcohol abuse, according to University of Iowa Professor Corinne Peek-Asa. At the 37th-annual Presidential Lecture...

A poster is set on a table amongst various items promoting healthy relationships as part of the Interactive Green Flag Display on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in the IMU. The display, presented by the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, invited people to write on green paper hearts what a healthy relationship means to them.

New Green Flag campaign flips narrative of red flags in relationships

Lauren White, News Reporter February 16, 2020

The University of Iowa launched a campaign this month that promotes healthy-relationship behaviors through a series of events on campus. Kicking off with a week of activities that started Feb. 11,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

Q&A: UI president talks VP for Student Life search, Marching Band safety, P3 approval

DI staff February 16, 2020

DI: At the Feb. 5 Board of Regents meeting, some students, a few of them from the University of Iowa, protested tuition hikes and support for underrepresented students on campus. They shared that higher...

Military and Veteran Student Services move to jurisdiction of Registrars Office

Military and Veteran Student Services move to jurisdiction of Registrar’s Office

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 13, 2020

The University of Iowa Military and Veteran Student Services office is returning to its original jurisdiction under the Office of the Registrar and will soon make a physical move to its new space in what...

UI Public Health program-director Daniel Gentry to lead health-education association

UI Public Health program-director Daniel Gentry to lead health-education association

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 13, 2020

After four years as director of a master’s program within the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health, Daniel Gentry will soon head an international network of health-care administration higher-education...

Jeffery Quinlan named new chair of UI Family Medicine Department

Jeffery Quinlan named new chair of UI Family Medicine Department

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 13, 2020

After a 28-year career in the United States Navy moving from coast to coast, Jeffrey Quinlan will settle down in the Midwest to take on his new role as the University of Iowa’s chair of the Family Medicine...

UI graduate student bakes bread using 4,500-year-old yeast

UI graduate student bakes bread using 4,500-year-old yeast

Lauren White, News Reporter February 13, 2020

An interdisciplinary team of researchers, including the creator of the Xbox and a University of Iowa graduate student, recently collaborated to use 4,500-year-old yeast and bake sourdough bread similar...

Provost Montse Fuentes speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Fuentes sat down to discuss new plans to improve support for first-generation students.

UI Provost launches program aimed at recognizing tenured faculty

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 13, 2020

The University of Iowa is launching a new Distinguished Professorship program through a partnership between the Provost's Office and the university colleges that aims to recognize tenured faculty members...

A compost bin is seen in the staff and faculty lounge of the Pappajon Business Building on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The bins were introduced in January to allow items like paper towels and pizza boxes to be recycled.

Tippie staff work on composting to achieve waste-reduction goals

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 12, 2020

Tippie College of Business staff members have decided to develop their own waste-reduction system after witnessing successful composting programs in other colleges across campus. Reducing waste...

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