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

Iowa appeals court rules against UI argument in Modern Piping dispute

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 13, 2019

The Iowa Court of Appeals on Jan. 9 ruled that the University of Iowa did not show there is a clear absence of jurisdiction required to strip the American Arbitration Association of its arbitral immunity...

Dylan Montigney talks about Japan's esports scene at an interview in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.

UI gamers hope to develop new varsity collegiate eSport at Iowa

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 14, 2018

Some students have formed a group to expand their passion for gaming into what they hope will become a varsity sport at the University of Iowa. Student organizations involving e-sports, multiplayer video...

The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen at the University Capitol Centre on Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign to bring African students to the UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 13, 2018

A crowdfunding campaign sponsored by International Programs and the Center for Advancement to bring African students to study at the University of Iowa has raised more than $6,500. The fund is intended...

UI Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers speaks during a press conference in the IMU on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

4 UI fraternities lose registered student org status, 6 on probation

Kayli Reese, News Editor December 13, 2018

The University of Iowa on Thursday removed Delta Chi, Sigma Nu, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s status as registered student organizations following the UI’s removal of Kappa Sigma’s status on Wednesday....

The interior of the Visual Arts Building on the west side of campus as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

UI art students use new technology to turn their thoughts into reality

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 13, 2018

 The University of Iowa School of Art & Art History trains students to use new technology to bring their thoughts to reality. Computerized numerical cutting is a process by which a computer commands...

Bernadine Franks, a 67-year-old upcoming UI graduate, poses for a portrait in Wild Bill's Coffeeshop on Tuesday, December 12, 2018. Franks made a promise to her mother she would graduate college and now she is earning a degree in social work.

67-year-old woman to graduate the UI on Saturday

Josie Fischels, News Reporter December 13, 2018

More than 50 years ago, Bernadine Franks made a promise. “I was a pretty good student in school,” Franks said. “[My mom] just wanted more for me and knew I was capable of doing more than I had to...

Pancheros sits open downtown Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Pancheros is one of four sponsors for Dance Marathon this year.

Pancheros begins delivery service

Kate Pixley, News Reporter December 12, 2018

Hungry Iowa City residents who don’t want to leave their homes now have another food-delivery option. Pancheros recently announced it would begin delivering food from its Iowa City and Coralville restaurants...

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

UI fraternity Kappa Sigma loses status as registered student organization

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor December 12, 2018

The University of Iowa has removed Kappa Sigma Beta-Rho's status as a registered student organization for violating policies on hazing and alcohol. The Kappa Sigma International Fraternity also voted to...

On Tuesday, December 12, 2018 Student organization COGS staged a work-in in the IMU.

COGS woes regents’ contract proposal, says it leaves out important items

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 12, 2018

The state Board of Regents’ contract proposal for the University of Iowa’s graduate employees’ union included a policy on wages, but not other items such as sick-leave policy, paid leave, and working...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in an interview in the President's Office on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks state funding, student life

DI Staff December 12, 2018

The Daily Iowan: In November, the regents approved the UI’s request to close the Labor Center and other centers and institutes, and community members continue to protest the decision in hopes of securing...

Little Angels Learning Center and Preschool is seen on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The University of Iowa is offering free childcare to parents during finals week so that parents may study.

UI Family Services strives to relieve stress of parenting on busy lives

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 12, 2018

The University of Iowa offers free childcare for student-parents the two weekends before to finals to allow the parents to prepare for the end of the semester, helping them cope with the stress of finals...

A sign outside of the Library parking lot reads that after Jan. 2nd, 2019, the lot will no longer be free after 12:00 pm each night. Photographed on Dec. 10th, 2018.

New UI parking policy elicits negative response

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter December 11, 2018

A new parking policy at the University of Iowa will require constant payment in parking lots, angering some UI students. Four years ago, UI Parking & Transportation embarked on an initiative to universalize...