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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Community members partake in an immigration reform rally at the Pentacrest on Oct. 27, 2018. Iowans who have been negatively impacted by immigration shared their stories during the rally.

Immigration reform rally hopes to inspire others to get involved

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter October 29, 2018

Members of the Iowa City community, alongside some local organizations, banded together to inform the public about the issues regarding U.S. immigration policies at a Pentacrest rally on Oct. 27. Four...

The pedestrian mural is seen in the tunnel by Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. The mural will be decommissioned in November.

Student-created murals decommissioned before being painted over

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter October 29, 2018

Four student-painted murals showcasing the underrepresented at the University of Iowa will soon be painted over. On Sunday, students gathered in the IMU Hubbard Commons for a decommissioning ceremony...

Margo O'Neill addresses the crowd during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

LGBTQ health survey shows issues with trans health care in Iowa

Becca Turnis, News Reporter October 28, 2018

Survey results of a University of Iowa study have shown the disadvantages the LGBTQ community faces in regards to health care. The report highlighted deficiencies in care for transgender and gender-queer...

College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.

UI researchers receive grant renewal to study birth defects and risks

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 26, 2018

The University of Iowa Public Health College recently received a $4.3 million grant renewal from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to examine how factors in early pregnancy may increase...

FILE - People spectate a movie at Sycamore Theatre in August.

Reality spirals out of control in Iowa-based horror film

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter October 26, 2018

Smoke fills a dark room as the camera pans up to show an ominous figure wearing a gas mask. A shirtless man, cigarette smoke billowing out of his mouth, sits at a table littered with alcohol bottles and...

Protesters during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday Oct 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

UI LGBTQ groups rally against Trump’s narrowing of gender

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter October 25, 2018

University of Iowa LGBTQ groups say they are frustrated with the Trump administration’s moves narrowing the legal definition of gender. Over the weekend, a leaked memo reported by the New York Times...

UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness spoke at the first annual Students with Disabilities Panel in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. Each panelist had a personal story to share about life at Iowa with their disability.

Students push for change of Disability Services’ location

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 25, 2018

Some University of Iowa students with disabilities are calling for the university to improve the accommodations to meet their needs. For 30 years, UI Student Disability Services has been located in Burge....

Senator Ben Sasse had tears in eyes after Christine Blasey Ford's statements as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford to testify about sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Erin Schaff/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

Nebraska senator says American foreign policy needs to be fixed to protect citizens, maintain power

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 25, 2018

On Thursday, Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb. delivered a speech at the Iowa Memorial Union about American foreign policy and the current state of the country, titled “American Order and Disorder, at Home and...

DoVeanna Fulton addresses audience members during the CLAS forum in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday Oct. 25, 2018. Fulton is the fourth finalist for the position. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Forum held with final College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidate

Chris Borro, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The final candidate for the position of the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences dean was introduced to faculty, staff, and students on Thursday. DoVeanna Fulton, the dean of the...

Republican Patrick Wronkiewicz (left) is a UI student running against Democratic incumbent Joe Bolkcom (right) for Iowa's 37th state Senate district.

UISG holds forum for state Senate hopefuls

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter October 25, 2018

On Wednesday, the University of Iowa Student Government held a forum with Sen. Joe Bolkcom, D-Iowa City, and Republican hopeful Patrick Wronkiewicz. The candidates discussed a variety of issues, from tax...

Engineer Greg Wagner drives the autonomous new Lincoln MKZ on I-80 on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The researchers are creating new softwares to enhance autonomous features in Tesla and Lincoln MKZ.

A tale of two autonomous vehicles

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 25, 2018

On Wednesday afternoon, I rode in two automated vehicles at the National Advanced Driving Simulator in Coralville (and lived to tell the story.) There might as well have been smoke pouring out of the...

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion listening sessions planned to enhance campus climate

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 25, 2018

The University of Iowa has invited students who participated in the Student Experience in the Research University survey last spring to participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion listening sessions...