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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UISG meets on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in the Blackbox Theater at the IMU. (Rauele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

UISG approves Taste of Africa and NSBE Regional Conference funding

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 2, 2019

The African Student Alliance and the National Society of Black Engineers appealed for more funding for travel from University of Iowa Student Government on Tuesday after the group slashed funding in each...

Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Q&A: New Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks on starting at the UI

DI Staff October 1, 2019

Fuentes: I wanted to share with you some exciting initiatives that I would like to start working on with the campus community. As a university, we are committed to excellence in who we are and what we...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Iowa scientists project dangerous heat levels in the near future

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter October 1, 2019

Model projections from the Iowa Climate Statement’s ninth annual release indicate that state residents should expect extreme and dangerous heat events to become more extreme and severe in the near future. Released...

The Old Capitol is seen with the Iowa Homecoming Corn Statue in front on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

Court rules UI restricted free speech of deregistered religious student org

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor September 30, 2019

The federal judge who presided over the University of Iowa’s legal dispute with religious student organization Business Leaders in Christ on Sept. 27 similarly ruled in favor of InterVarsity, another...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on March 11, 2019.

Tippie College of Business recognizes disproportion between men and women

Sarah Altemeier, News Reporter September 30, 2019

Statistics have shown that women are less likely to be involved in a career in business than men — a trend which the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business is attempting to combat after seeing...

Cars are parked in the Hawk Lot on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. The Hawk Lot typically houses the cars of students who live in the residence halls.

Delayed construction and more student drivers cause miscommunication in the Hawk Lot

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter September 30, 2019

Thousands of student drivers are packed into the Hawk Lot as the University of Iowa Parking and Transportation Department faces a delayed construction project. The department reported an increased number...

U.S. President Donald Trump gives pauses to answer a reporterss question about a whistleblower as he leaves the Oval Office after hosting the ceremonial swearing in of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia at the White House September 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

The impeachment inquiry: how professors approach a historical, yet political current event in the classroom

Sarah Watson and Julia Shanahan September 30, 2019

Since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Trump Sept. 24, Sam Glaser has been rewriting his “U.S. Congress” class syllabus every morning to...

TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

UI leaders talk diversity efforts after Wilson’s resignation

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2019

The University of Iowa has assigned its recently resigned associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to research, collect, analyze, and organize information on diversity practices at...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UISG and Student Legal Services release second annual Renter’s Guide

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter September 30, 2019

As many students prepare to sign leases for the 2020-21 academic year, University of Iowa Student Government will soon release its second Renter’s Guide, which is filled with experiences from tenants...

Oasis manager Joe Kapp runs an order to a customer on Monday, September 30, 2019. As of October 1, Oasis has been open for fifteen years. To celebrate, they’re donating a portion of their sales to a different non profit organization in Iowa City for the first fifteen days of October.

Oasis celebrates 15 years of flavor in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 30, 2019

Known for the flavorful hummus and falafel served in stores across campus and its Northside restaurant, Oasis Falafel is celebrating 15 years in Iowa City by giving back to the community. Oasis is marking...

The Boyd Law Building is seen on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.

UI College of Law implements new Hawkeye recruitment programs

Preston Hayes, News Reporter September 29, 2019

  The University of Iowa College of Law ushered in a new series of programs this semester aimed at recruiting and retaining undergraduate students for law school. The law school has resinstated...

A crowd of hundreds gathers on the Pentacrest lawn to raise awareness about climate change. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

Global Climate Strike continues in Iowa City with an open letter to the UI’s President Bruce Harreld

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 29, 2019

Local climate activists on Sept. 27 in a letter to University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld demanding the university take resolute action against climate change.  The strikers, a group consisting...

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