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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI senior attends rocket launch in Florida

UI senior attends rocket launch in Florida

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 6, 2018

After using a telescope to study at the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn when he was younger, University of Iowa senior Zachary Luppen was set on the path to becoming an astrophysicist. On Wednesday,...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Sexual assault reported at UI residence hall

Kayli Reese, News Editor December 6, 2018

University of Iowa officials have received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on Dec. 2, according to an email sent to UI students from the Department of Public Safety. The email said the assault...

UI students design 3D printed prosthetics for kids in need

UI students design 3D printed prosthetics for kids in need

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter December 6, 2018

A recently formed student organization at the University of Iowa tries to make a difference with the power of 3D-printing technology. 3D Iowa, formed at the beginning of the semester, has raised nearly...

The Thesis Rental Gallery, a collection of works by graduate students, is seen in the Old Museum of Art on Monday, December 3, 2018.

UI collection of art graduate pieces finds a new physical and digital home

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 6, 2018

With around 6,000 pieces of artwork created by UI art graduates in the collection, some dating back to the 1930s, the Thesis Rental Gallery tells the university’s art history. In May, the Thesis Rental...

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UI Van Pool remains one of the oldest carpool programs in the country

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter December 5, 2018

While most University of Iowa staff and faculty members continue to drive to and from work every day, the UI Van Pool aims to provide them with a cost-effective way of commuting. Started in 1978, the...

Melissa Shivers discusses 2020 fraternity/sorority life plan, greek tier system

Melissa Shivers discusses 2020 fraternity/sorority life plan, greek tier system

DI Staff December 5, 2018

Shivers: When I asked are we ready, are you doing OK, are you ready for break? And the answer was absolutely. And I certainly feel the same way, and I recognize that we’ve had a busy semester this fall. As...

University of Iowa student Elliot Stalter walks around Art Building West in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Stalter conducted research on how building construction, lights, and windows affect deadly bird collisions.

UI student research found over 100 birds collided into 5 campus buildings in 10 weeks

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor December 4, 2018

Elliot Stalter spent his semester picking up dead birds. Every other morning, the University of Iowa student woke up early to walk the perimeter of campus buildings, searching for birds that were hurt...

Crowd members move out of the meeting room to walk to President Bruce Harreld's office during the Labor Center Statewide Summit in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers on Monday Dec. 3, 2018. Members of the university and the community addressed concerns over the Labor Center closure before taking their petition to Harreld's office.

UI commitment to Labor Center sought after regents approve closure

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 4, 2018

After the state Board of Regents in November approved closing the University of Iowa Labor Center, Iowans from across the state gathered Monday to protest the decision and take efforts to keep the center...

Danielle Leveille poses for a portrait in Molly's Cupcakes in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.

UI student stumbles on modeling career while abroad

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter December 3, 2018

Danielle Leveille’s Instagram looks like that of any successful model. Photos from various styles of fashion shoots fill her feed, captioned almost entirely in Japanese. However, Leveille is not a full-time...

Steve Goddard speaks during a forum as one of four candidates for the University of Iowa's Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Voxman Concert Hall on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Previously, Goddard has served as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Steve Goddard named new CLAS dean

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor December 3, 2018

Steve Goddard has been named the new College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean. He will start in his new position on June 1, 2019. Goddard is a senior associate to the vice chancellor, chair of the...

Greenhouse assistant manager Majd Moubarak laughs in the greenhouse on the roof of the Biology Building East on Friday, Nov. 30. Moubarak, a UI senior, also researches plants.

UI Greenhouse provides students and community members a place for plant interests

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter December 2, 2018

Sitting at the top of Biology Building East, the University of Iowa Greenhouse has provided students and community members a space to study and follow their interest in plants. Ray Tallent, who has been...

UI student Danielle Havel poses for a portrait in the IMU on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Havel worked with students across the country to discuss issues of human trafficking.

UI student travels to Nepal to learn about human trafficking

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 29, 2018

Sitting at the Mayflower front desk in September, Danielle Havel’s phone lit up with a notification: “Pack your bags; you’re going to Nepal.” Havel, a University of Iowa student, traveled to...