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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

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A student drives up the court during the annual PTSO Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in conjunction with the Iowa Grizzlies Adaptive Sports Team at the Recreational Field House in Iowa City on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Wheelchair basketball raises funding for Adaptive Sports Iowa

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 27, 2025

Deep in the University of Iowa Fieldhouse, two teams of five players took the basketball court by storm. The crowd buzzed with excitement while players learned to adapt to the game. Jenna Schweizer,...

Senators gather for an Undergraduate Student Government meeting in the Richey Ballroom located in the IMU on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Meet Iowa’s upcoming USG president and vice president

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter April 24, 2025

“One person cannot accurately reflect the needs of every single person on campus,” Thomas Knudsen, upcoming Undergraduate Student Government, or USG, president said, welcoming criticism from his...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Regents approve closure of six UI Carver College of Medicine specialty graduate programs

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

AMES — The Iowa Board of Regents approved the closure of six specialty graduate programs at the University of Iowa at their meeting Wednesday. The programs include:  MS and Ph.D. in Anatomy...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

Iowa Board of Regents approves masters of science degrees in audiology, speech language pathology

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

AMES — The Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request to add two masters of science programs at their meeting Wednesday.  The regents also approved the UI’s request to...

Fans wait outside of the Iowa Memorial Union before a Brittany Broski lecture hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the I.M.U. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A new master plan for the University of Iowa includes renovations to the I.M.U.

IMU to see renovations following Iowa Regents’ approval

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

AMES — The Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request to renovate the Iowa Memorial Union, or IMU, a longstanding structure and student hub built in 1925. The 100-year-old...

Attendees march during the annual Take Back the Night March at the Pentacrest on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The event was put on by DVIP, RVAP, and WRAC to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence and give resources to attendees. Following the march, attendees gathered back at the Pentarcrest to share personal stories and call for action.

More than 100 people attend Take Back the Night rally

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 22, 2025

More than 100 people gathered on the Pentacrest Tuesday night to participate in the Take Back the Night rally, an annual event against sexual violence. The event was hosted by the Women’s Resource...

A carousel of stocks are seen at Henry B. Tippie College of Business on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Stocks have been fluctuating for the last few weeks under the Trump presidency.

UI business clubs, students react to the Trump economy

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor April 22, 2025

Following the 2024 presidential election, stock indexes and the U.S. economy overall saw increased returns as investors expressed confidence in the touted conservative, free-market policies. One...

Photo contributed by Brody Baker.

Meet the new UI Young Americans for Freedom chairman

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 22, 2025

The University of Iowa’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, has elected a new chairman as longtime leader Jasmyn Jordan prepares to graduate. Brody Baker, a first-year sports and...

Dancers perform in the grand entrance during the 25th annual University of Iowa Powwow in the Fieldhouse on April 20, 2019. Hosted by the Native American Student Association, participants could buy traditional food and clothing, and sign up to perform traditional song and dance.

UI Native American Student Association postpones 29th annual powwow due to funding changes

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 22, 2025

The University of Iowa Native American Student Association, or NASA, announced April 5 that its 29th annual powwow, originally scheduled for this month, has been postponed. Last year’s event,...

Kurt and Tracie Chew pray in front of a photograph of Pope Francis, who died Monday, before a Mass in his honor at St. Mary Cathedral in downtown Austin Monday April 21, 2025.

UI Catholics react to Pope Francis’ death

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor April 21, 2025

After 12 years of serving, Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has died. The 88-year-old Argentinian-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church battled pneumonia weeks ago before a brief recovery...

Attendees Kay Mayfield and Leann Bowman, dressed as handmaids from The Handmaid’s Tale, hold signs and cheer during a protest in Iowa City on April 19, 2025.

Hundreds gather in downtown Iowa City for a nationwide day of protests

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 20, 2025

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Iowa City Saturday to join a nationwide protest organized by Indivisible, a decentralized network of progressive groups, as part of the newly launched 50501...

Photo illustration by DI staff.

UI IT Services updates two-factor authentication method

Isobel Perez, News Reporter April 20, 2025

The University of Iowa’s Information and Technology Services, or IT Services, has implemented an update to Duo Push, which will strengthen two-factor authentication amid a rise in cybersecurity attacks...