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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

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Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the crowd at an Iowa City City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.

New Mayor Bruce Teague takes helm in a historic year for Iowa City City Council

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leans forward in his seat in the center of the table during Iowa City City Council meetings, making eye contact with each person as they speak. He waits patiently until...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI students advocate for bill that would allow K-12 students excused mental-health days

Lauren White, News Reporter February 19, 2020

Two University of Iowa nursing students are urging Iowa lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow K-12 students to have excused mental-health days with a goal to promote student wellness and improve...

Design by Katina Zentz

Pressures abroad: Hong Kong and University of Iowa communities intersect

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 18, 2020

One University of Iowa student would've been among the 400 arrested at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on Jan. 1 had they chosen to stay at a pro-democracy protest just 15 minutes longer. “I feel relieved,...

UI alum addresses needs of prisoners in solitary confinement through photo project

UI alum addresses needs of prisoners in solitary confinement through photo project

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 18, 2020

Life in solitary confinement is a silent one, but a photography project developed by a group of activists, including University of Iowa alum Laurie Jo Reynolds, aims to be a creative outlet for prisoners...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UI research studies impact of regulation on e-cigarette usage in different states

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 18, 2020

After noticing a lack of academic research and information on electronic cigarettes and the people who use them, a University of Iowa research team decided to investigate how laws in different states impact...

Research scientist, Scott Ebert, and University of Iowa Professor, Chis Adams pose for a portrait in the Papajohn Biomedical Institute on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Adams’ research focuses on how diabetes and obesity affect muscular atrophy. He and his research team has removed a specific gene in mice to affects the disease.

UI professor studies muscular atrophy through biotechnology firm Emmyon

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 17, 2020

As people grow older, their muscles begin to weaken, and they may start feeling the effects of muscular atrophy — a condition where the muscle wastes away. One University of Iowa researcher hopes...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

University of Iowa named top producer of Fulbright scholars for fifth year

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 17, 2020

Nearly a decade ago, the University of Iowa’s Fulbright Program failed to qualify for the Chronicle of Higher Education list of top producers of Fulbright scholars and students. Now, the university...

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,...