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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

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...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams.

UI adds financial literacy initiatives

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 29, 2019

The University of Iowa Financial Literacy Services is taking a new approach in its interaction with students this fall, providing new initiatives to engage more students in learning how to successfully...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld discusses diversity head’s resignation, contract extension, Cy-Hawk game

DI staff September 29, 2019

DI: The Board of Regents voted in June to extend your contract. Just a month earlier in May, you told the DI that you needed to get comfortable with, that you were the right person to continue leading...

Test tubes with samples are put into a spinner at the University of Iowa Medical Laboratory on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

UI researchers find potential link between DNA changes and suicidal behavior

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter September 27, 2019

With a grant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, University of Iowa researchers will continue their studies of creating genetic profiles of individuals with psychiatric disorders to better...

Jean Wiedenheft explains net solar energy among some of the solar panels at the Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Jean explained that although the building does not run on solar power all day every day, “we give more to the grid than we take back from it.” The center recently received recognition as a Petal Certified Building under the Living Building Challenge.

Indian Creek Nature Center becomes only building in Iowa to receive renowned certification for sustainability

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 26, 2019

The Indian Creek Nature Center is one of only 31 buildings in the world to achieve the Living Building Challenge Petal certification for its new “Amazing Space.” The center is the only building to...

A Cambus passes by the Main Library on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

Decline in Cambus Saferide usage leads to new route

Kexin Cheng, News Reporter September 26, 2019

The University of Iowa’s late-night weekend Cambus known as Saferide introduced a new route for the fall semester in response to a drop in student usage over the last several years.  The Cambus system...

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