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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

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...

Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Fans tailgate in the Adler parking lot for the Iowa vs Northwestern game.

Need parking during Hawkeye football games? This app can help

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 26, 2019

Football game days are busy and filled with crowds of people all with the same goal: attempting to travel to and from the stadium. For fans who drive, there are often problems when scouring the area for...

The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits outside its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The office recently moved to communications building.

Sustainability mentor program to be offered to UI underrepresented students

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter September 26, 2019

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability is placing underrepresented students at the forefront of its focus through a new mentorship program that bridges the gap between students and faculty members...

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

UI restarting dean of students search — again

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 26, 2019

The University of Iowa has announced that it is searching for candidates to fill the position of associate vice president and dean of students — its third shot at hiring a person to assume the role. In...

Madison Lotenschtein poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday.

Tracing the origins and present-day resurgence of anti-Semitism

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter September 26, 2019

My father, Daniel, was having dinner at his friend Oscar’s house when Oscar’s father said, “I get along with everyone, except the Jews.”  “But Dad,” Oscar explained, “Dan is Jewish.”  “Oh...

Marching band members escape the rain during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Sept. 14, 2019.

ISU email to Hawkeye Marching Band director lacked exit instructions

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2019

Email communication shows Iowa State University provided little instruction to the Hawkeye Marching Band on exiting Jack Trice stadium following the Cy-Hawk game after ISU accused the student musicians...

Albert Persson teaches a Tai Chi class in UI Health Care in Coralville on Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019. Persson began teaching Tai Chi after notices the benefits on his joints.

UIHC offers Tai Chi classes

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 25, 2019

With a new spin on traditional exercise, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is offering Tai Chi classes at its Iowa River landing facility twice every week to assist with fall prevention for adults...

Chief Finanical officer for the office of Finance and Operations Terry Johnson addresses the audience during a P3 informational meeting in the Medical Education Research Facility on Tuesday Sept. 24, 2019.

Public/private partnership would allow for more financial leeway, university says

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter September 25, 2019

Following months of conversation around an attempt to serve students better and execute its strategic plan, the University of Iowa is exploring its options for a public/private partnership to operate campus...

Gov. Kim Reynolds declares Sept. 28 as ‘Carson King Day’

Gov. Kim Reynolds declares Sept. 28 as ‘Carson King Day’

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 25, 2019

After a simple sign turned into a donation of more than $1 million to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced that Sept. 28 will be known as Carson King...

From left: Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds  Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen.

Hawkeye Marching Band madness: After Harreld’s Cy-Hawk remarks, universities move forward

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2019

Rivalry is at the forefront of the University of Iowa and Iowa State University relationship this week as the institutions’ leaders shared split views on the future of the state’s long running annual...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.

Harreld reaches out to Hawkeye Marching Band after Cy-Hawk game incidents

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 25, 2019

More than a week after the annual Cy-Hawk game, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addressed the Hawkeye Marching Band directly on Tuesday following allegations that Iowa State University fans...

UISG President Noel Mills addresses a joint session of UISG and GPSG on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. The two student governance bodies met to vote on three joint resolutions, which passed unanimously.

UISG passes resolution in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan

Thomas Duong, News Reporter September 24, 2019

At their joint session Tuesday night, University of Iowa Student Government and Graduate Professional Student Government passed a resolution in support of the University of Iowa’s Diversity, Equity,...