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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

Police take down caution tape in the alleyway behind Halsey Hall on the UI campus, where Gerald Belz was found unresponsive early Wednesday morning.

UI student dies overnight, cause of death believed to be weather-related

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief January 30, 2019

A University of Iowa student died on Wednesday after being found outside on campus by police. According to UI police, on Wednesday at approximately 2:48 a.m., officers discovered UI student Gerald Belz...

Charles Brenner poses for a portrait in his lab on Jan. 28, 2019.

UI researchers find benefits of dietary supplement in nursing mice

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 29, 2019

Researchers at the UI have recently discovered the benefits of nicotinamide riboside in nursing mice and their offspring, and they hope for similar outcomes in nursing human mothers. Fifteen years...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

Tippie offers undergraduate to graduate transition program

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 28, 2019

Traditionally, for University of Iowa students to achieve masters degrees in business analytics or finance, graduates must take three semesters worth of classes in addition to working a summer internship. Now,...

Margaret Raymond speaks during the second provost candidate meeting Monday afternoon on Jan. 28, 2019. This is the second of four provost meetings meant to fulfill the position.

Second provost finalist visits campus, discusses issues facing higher education

Charles Peckman, News Reporter January 28, 2019

In the second of four forums, UI provost and executive vice president candidate finalist Margaret Raymond spoke to dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered in the Iowa Memorial Union Monday...

UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

UI cancels nearly 48 hours of classes for weather, online courses to continue as scheduled

DI staff January 28, 2019

The University of Iowa issued a Hawk Alert on Monday afternoon notifying the campus community that classes will be canceled because of this week's extreme weather forecast. Online classes should continue...

Department of Psychiatry adds new location for convenient psychiatric care

Department of Psychiatry adds new location for convenient psychiatric care

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter January 28, 2019

The University of Iowa Psychiatry Department has moved several of its providers to UI Health Care’s newly renovated Scott Boulevard location, 3640 Middlebury Road, this year. Psychiatry Department...

Associate Professor and Head of Film & Video Production, Christopher Harris, poses for a photo in his office on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

UI cinematography professor soon to be featured in upcoming experimental filmmaking book

Joe Derry, News Reporter January 27, 2019

One University of Iowa cinematography associate professor’s experimental work will be featured in a new book coming out later this year. Christopher Harris is featured in the new book by Joel Schlemowitz,...

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

Iowa City club wants to increase access to science and change stereotypes about scientists

Kate Pixley, News Reporter January 27, 2019

Four years after participating in a pilot program aiming to connect vulnerable residents with science education, the Iowa City Science Booster Club has its sights set on the future.  The club is led...

Students walk past  at Burge Residence Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.

Burge Market Place receiving renovations over the summer

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 25, 2019

University of Iowa students can expect Burge Marketplace to have an entirely new look in the next year, with renovations to update the interior and seating areas beginning this summer. Before Catlett...

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

American Dream theme semester creates campus and community conversation

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter January 24, 2019

For the spring 2019 semester, the University of Iowa will host a variety of events, discussions, and classes centered on the idea of the American Dream as part of the ongoing theme semester program. Now...

Members of the UISG meet in the Black Box Theater on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

Demographics Assessment Team offers recommendations for representation in UISG

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter January 24, 2019

“Every student has the right to be represented by a democratic student government,” Section 8 of the Student Bill of Rights states. Demographics Assessment Team lead Tristan Schmidt kept this statement...

Westlawn Hall at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Westlawn Hal is the location of University Counseling Services. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

UCS survey reveals students thoughts on anxiety, stress management

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 24, 2019

Although many college students are probably aware of the high level of stress on their campus, or in their daily lives at school, fewer have probably given thought to the benefits of learning how to prevent...