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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

Members of the Iowa Marching Band come onto the field before a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Hawkeye Marching Band director addresses band after Cy-Hawk game mistreatment allegations

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2019

After several Hawkeye Marching Band members publicly alleged facing physical harassment at the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk game in Ames, band Director Eric Bush on Sept. 20 released a statement to the "band family"...

University of Iowa faculty march for climate change awareness on Washington Ave. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

Iowa City Global Climate Strike march demands climate action

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 20, 2019

Clutching signs depicting the Lorax and chanting “Stop Coal Now,” University of Iowa students and members of the Iowa City community marched on Sept. 20 in the Global Climate Strike to demand widespread...

Video: Hawkeye Marching Band member alleges being bruised by beer can at Cy-Hawk game

Jonathan Rawson, DITV Assistant Sports Director September 20, 2019

The DI on Friday first reported on several Hawkeye Marching Band members' allegations of mistreatment faced during the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Since then, the UI announced...

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.

UI continuing investigation into Marching Band’s Cy-Hawk game mistreatment allegations

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2019

The University of Iowa on Sept. 20 announced it will continue its investigation into Hawkeye Marching Band members' allegations of mistreatment that students say they suffered during the Sept. 14 Cy-Hawk...

The Clothing Closet in the IMU is pictured on September 19, 2019.

University of Iowa Clothing Closet turns 1 year old

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter September 19, 2019

  What started as a group of University of Iowa students’ idea to provide accessible business professional clothing to other students has now developed into a full Clothing Closet with hopes...

Daily Iowan staffers are seen working in their office in the Communications Building.

Bidding farewell to The Daily Iowan’s old home in the Communications Center

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2019

Stacks of old newspapers, bulky typewriters, ink bottles, and pads of paper were strewn across the newsroom. Over the decades, the typewriters gave way to clunky computers, but the Communications Center...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

State Board of Regents approves Pentacrest modernization project

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 19, 2019

COUNCIL BLUFFS – Three buildings on the Pentacrest will receive makeovers after the state Board of Regents voted in approval of the University of Iowa’s request to move forward with a project to modernize...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI provost announces new policy to increase faculty salary promotional raises

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 19, 2019

University of Iowa Provost Montserrat Fuentes announced a change in policy on Thursday to give higher raises to certain faculty in an effort to keep salaries competitive with peer institutions. Tenure-...

Maura Pilcher, Grant Wood Art Colony Director, poses for a portrait in the Visual Arts Building on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Spring Break of 2019 the University will be offering a new art residency class which will allow students to make murals for public spaces in Cedar County.

UI receives property for Grant Wood Art Colony

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 19, 2019

COUNCIL BLUFFS — To continue famed painter Grant Wood’s legacy of encouraging collaboration between artists, the Grant Wood Art Colony Program will welcome the addition of a new home for artists during...

Progress of the Seashore Hall demolition is seen on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2018. Seashore Hall, which was originally the home of the University hospital, is being torn down to make room for a new building to house the school of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Last remaining section of Seashore Hall receives approval for razing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor September 19, 2019

The state Board of Regents on Sept. 19 approved a University of Iowa request to raze Seashore Hall, or what remains of the building after two previous razings demolished its southwest and southeast wings. According...

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Regents approve request for $18 million boost to general funds

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 19, 2019

The state Board of Regents on Thursday approved its fiscal 2021 appropriations proposal requesting an additional $18 million to fund student-success initiatives. According to regents’ documents, the...

Cathryn and her husband Dylan walk through the University of Iowa campus on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Cathryn is a senior graduate student and her husband is an artist.

Plate of insecurity: A student’s struggle to access food

Alexandra Skores, News Editor September 18, 2019

Carrying several pounds of peanut butter, milk,  and minimal produce in their oversized backpacks, a young couple walks heavily from the Food Pantry at Iowa in the Iowa Memorial Union to their home one-and-a-half...