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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 100 years of sisterhood, support at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 4, 2019

For the sisters of Delta Sigma Theta, sorority life doesn’t end after college — it’s a lifelong commitment. The Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta chapter at the University of Iowa is celebrating...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

Court rules in favor of Modern Piping

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 3, 2019

After months of dispute over the settlement of legal bills between the University of Iowa and Modern Piping for the Hancher and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital projects, the Iowa Court of Appeals...

Honduran asylum seeker Rosalinda Velazquez tells her story of immigrating to the United States during the U.S./Mexico Border and State of Asylum Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday.

Asylum seekers speak at panel

Kate Pixley, News Reporter April 3, 2019

Local people made their way to the Iowa City Public Library through the rain Wednesday night to hear stories of immigrants and their struggles. The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, the Drake...

UI School of Music names new director

UI School of Music names new director

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 3, 2019

After an eight-month search, the University of Iowa School of Music has a new director. Tammie Walker, who will assume the role July 1, hopes to help steer the school into a new phase after its long recovery...

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

Some Inspire UI members ask students to withhold votes for party executives

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 3, 2019

On the first day of University of Iowa Student Government elections, some members of the Inspire UI ticket took to social media to call for the student body to withhold votes for the executives on their...

Candidates talk to students during the UISG Independent and Constituency Senator Forum at the IMU on Tuesday.

UISG independent and constituency senator candidates share their ideas and platforms for the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 2, 2019

Students gathered in the IMU on Tuesday to hear eager candidates pitch their ideas for change and how they would represent a variety of communities on campus. Students running for independent and constituency...

UI assistant professor of nursing, Stephanie Gilbertson-White, is pictured as a developer of an online program for rural cancer patients with advanced cancer.

UI nursing professor creates online program for rural cancer patients

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 2, 2019

Access to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center can make it easier to manage the symptoms patients experience with advanced-stage cancer. However, advanced-cancer patients from rural areas may not receive...

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

UI delays initial step to proceeding on public-private partnership

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor April 2, 2019

The University of Iowa has yet to put out a request for qualifications for a public/private partnership to operate its utility system. This request, which is a step that establishes the qualifications...

Iowa alum Dave Dierks delivers a talk entitled "Life with Phil" in the second floor ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union on April 2, 2019.

David Dierks gives latest ‘Life with Phil’ talk

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 2, 2019

As the featured speaker for this semester’s “Life with Phil” talk, University of Iowa graduate David Dierks spoke with faculty, staff, and students about the state of philanthropy when he first entered...

The College of Public Health is seen on March 11, 2019.

UI College of Public Health dean leads collaborative workshop between U.S., India

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter April 2, 2019

Researchers in the U.S. and India have a common goal: using participatory research to study and understand the health impacts of things like pesticides, air pollution, and natural disasters. The University...

Chuck Grassley stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event was a fundraiser for current governor Kim Reynolds.

Grassley raises concern for safety of U.S. intellectual property

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 2, 2019

U.S. research institutions, including the University of Iowa, often benefit from international cooperation, but opening those doors could allow some information to slip through the cracks via intellectual...

Candidates Madhari Belkale (left) and Alexia Sánchez pose for a portrait in Stanley residence hall on April 1, 2019. Sánchez and Belkale are running for president and vice president for Inspire UI.

Inspire UI runs on a platform of diversity and inclusion

Kayli Reese, News Editor April 1, 2019

The symbol for the University of Iowa Student Government ticket Inspire UI is a sun, which candidates on the ticket associate with shedding light on various issues around campus. Inspire UI comprises...