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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

Graduate and Professional Student Government President Dexter Golinghorst brings up announcement during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

GPSG restructures committee process to encourage student participation

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 12, 2019

University of Iowa Graduate and Professional Student Government has introduced a new structure to its committee process to allow more students to participate in the areas they are interested in. The...

University of Iowa Student Government Senators listen to a presentation during a meeting in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

UISG funds prairie restoration project

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 12, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government secured funding for a new UI campus prairie restoration — a project that’s been nearly two years in the making. UISG passed a resolution Tuesday to allocate...

University of Iowa Scientist, Don Gurnett, is photographed in his office in Van Allen Hall on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  Gurnett took part in creating the vital instrument for Voyager 2. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

UI plasma-wave instrument teaches researchers about heliosphere

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter November 12, 2019

As the spacecraft Voyager 2 became the second human-made object to leave the solar system in 2018, two University of Iowa scientists led the way in managing an instrument to produce data that is reshaping...

The new Cambus is seen at the Cambus Maintenance Facility on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Iowa City, Cambus, Coralville team up to study public transit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 12, 2019

The Iowa City Climate Action Plan stresses the importance of getting cars off the road and encourages residents to make use of more sustainable forms of transportation, including public transit. The...

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

UI reports death of third-year student

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor November 12, 2019

In an email to students on Tuesday, University of Iowa Dean of Students Angie Reams announced that third-year enterprise leadership major Jeff Vipond died on Monday. Reams said an obituary is not available...

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability in the Communication Center on October 21, 2019. The Office of Sustainability is partnering with University Dining to reduce waste at Iowa.

UI student intern works towards more sustainable practices at UIHC

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter November 11, 2019

With the help of University of Iowa senior Claire Jacobmeyer, the UI Office of Sustainability and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are working together to reduce waste in UIHC and promote sustainable...

People attend a Veterans Day Rally at the Ped Mall on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Vets for peace aim to reclaim the meaning behind Armistice Day

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter November 11, 2019

The brutal winter wind caused wisps of snow to gather on the hats and scarves of a small group of veterans who were gathered at the Pedestrian Mall Monday morning — in accordance with the 101st Armistice...

Hemp plants near harvest at Green Logic LLC near Loraine.

New USDA regulations will allow hemp growth in Iowa within a year

Preston Hayes, News Reporter November 11, 2019

The United States Department of Agriculture released new regulations intended to govern production of industrial hemp in Iowa. The new regulations cover all areas of hemp production and include a licensing...

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability in the Communication Center on October 21, 2019. The Office of Sustainability is partnering with University Dining to reduce waste at Iowa. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Growing interest in sustainability science leads to new courses in upcoming semester

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter November 10, 2019

The University of Iowa will see four new courses in the spring semester for a field that is increasingly popular among new students: sustainability sciences. These “made-from-scratch” courses will...

First-generation college celebration week comes to an end with awards ceremony

First-generation college celebration week comes to an end with awards ceremony

Lauren White, News Reporter November 10, 2019

The University of Iowa hosted its first awards ceremony — called the 1stGen@Iowa Awards — to honor first-generation student success on campus on Nov. 8. The event brought an entire week of celebration...

UI Libraries aim to make a 'scholarly impact' on student research

UI Libraries aim to make a ‘scholarly impact’ on student research

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 10, 2019

When University of Iowa Libraries saw increasing student involvement in research, each branch came together with their unique services to create a department aiming to better serve researchers and their...

Matt Schaefer, UI Assistant Director of Sport Programs, and program assistant Peyton Rapier pose for a portrait on Nov. 5, 2019.

New tournament kicks off esports competition for UI campus

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 7, 2019

In response to the growing esports video gaming community on campus, the University of Iowa has created a one-on-one intramural tournament for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. UI Recreational Services...