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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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...

Photo contributed by Brandi Janssen, taken by Grant Reinger

New research center at the UI to help aid in climate resilience

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 12, 2023

The University of Iowa’s College of Public Health received a $6 million grant to fund a new research center and aid in climate adaptation planning, or how to adjust to the effects of climate change,...

Veterans and event goers hold a conversation at the reception after the University of Iowa Veterans Plaza Dedication at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

UI hosts dedication for new Veterans Plaza outside Iowa Memorial Union

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg November 10, 2023

The University of Iowa dedicated a new memorial for current and former Hawkeyes in the armed forces outside the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday afternoon — the day before Veterans Day. The UI Veterans...

A student protestor holds up a “Free Palestine” sign during a demonstration on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to President Barbara Wilson’s house on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

IC students organize pro-Palestine walkout on the Pentacrest Friday afternoon

Roxy Ekberg and Alejandro Rojas November 10, 2023

Iowa City high school students and residents gathered on the Pentacrest on Friday’s chilly afternoon to protest the Israel-Hamas war. The protest is one of many in Iowa and nationwide regarding...

Student protestors gather on the University of Iowa campus to demand more support for Palestinian students and anti-apartheid causes, and for University administrators to be held accountable for providing resources to Israel. The demonstration began outside of Jessup Hall and then marched to the Presidents Residence on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2033.

Photos: Students hold a Pro-Palestine Protest and call on President Barbara Wilson

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist November 9, 2023

Yahir Jimenez and other student protestors held a pro-Palestine demonstration on the University of Iowa campus on Thursday. The protest demanded more support for Palestinian students during the ongoing...

Photo illustration by Theodore Retsinas

USG working to have protective Nightcap cover for drinks

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter November 8, 2023

University of Iowa third-year student Madison Ross is leading an initiative for Undergraduate Student Government to give students access to the reusable drink cover Nightcaps.   This is Ross’s...

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