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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

The Daily Iowan

The Old Capitol is seen with the Iowa Homecoming Corn Statue in front on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

Homecoming Council strives for inclusivity through new initiatives

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 18, 2018

It’s that time of the year again — Iowans treading the fine line between fall and winter and Hawkeyes anticipating new Homecoming events. Every year, the Homecoming Council decides to center the week...

A small drone descends after Oceanside police officer Mark Bussey aims the "drone killer" at it as he demonstrates the device while in the lobby of the Oceanside Police Department in Oceanside on April 4, 2018.

Updated approval process makes it easier to use drones on campus

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 18, 2018

The UI is a no-fly zone for drones, but there are some exceptions to the policy when it comes to research and education. The Risk Management Office recently updated the approval process for drone use...

Second of 4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidates holds forum

Second of 4 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean candidates holds forum

Chris Borro, News Reporter October 18, 2018

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted Susan Williams, vice dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the Ohio State University, as the second candidate for the college’s...

Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

UI uses $1.6 million in grants to focus on humanities research

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 17, 2018
The UI Obermann Center received two grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for academic research in the humanities.
Student Gardeners and volunteers help move the greenhouse at the UI Student Garden on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

UI Gardeners group seeks donors in light of budget cuts

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 17, 2018

After two years of budget cuts, the University of Iowa delayed plans to fund the UI Gardeners’ recent proposal to build a garden plot on campus. Group past Co-Presidents Jacob Simpson and Sophie Gunnink...

Community members gather on the Pentacrest to protest the closing of the Labor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.

Students, faculty members, and community members rally to save UI Labor Center

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter October 17, 2018

Students and workers gathered on the Pentacrest Wednesday evening to show their support for the Labor Center, in part calling for clearer communication and stronger representation in the decision to close...

Participants in Iowa City Pride parade walk towards the old capital.

UI earns 4 out of 5 stars for LGBTQ friendliness

Josie Fischels, News Reporter October 17, 2018

The University of Iowa earned four out of five stars on the Campus Pride Index, an online tool that calculates and displays the LGBTQ-friendliness of college campuses. This measurement makes the UI the...

To raise awareness about mental health, the first UI Mental Health fair was held in the IMU on April 5, 2017.

Fresh Check Day aims to lessen the stigma about mental health

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 17, 2018

Hubbard Park will be bustling today for the third-annual Fresh Check Day, a mental-health resource fair organized by University Counseling Service and 22 other campus and community organizations. The...

A Tesla automated driving research vehicle sits in a garage on display during an open house at the National Advanced Driving Simulator in Coralville on Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Researchers examine drivers’ understanding of vehicle safety systems

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 16, 2018

As vehicles’ safety systems continue to advance, drivers may begin to believe less attention is needed and driving will now be easier. That appears to be the findings of a study done by the National...

Hand surgeon Ericka Lawler with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia hand surgeon (formerly of UIHC) Apurva Shah. (contributed)

UIHC surgeons operate on patients in need in Honduras

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporters October 16, 2018

A team of surgeons and providers from the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics spent several days in Honduras in September offering upper body extremities surgeries to children in need. Partnered...

The offices of the Environmental Health and Safety Office at the University of Iowa on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018.

UI names new Environmental Health and Safety director

Becca Turnis, News Reporter October 16, 2018

Last week, the University of Iowa Environmental Health and Safety Office named Haley Sinn its new permanent director. Sinn had been the interim director since February 2017 when previous Director Carol...

UI President Bruce Harreld stands for a portrait in the Daily Iowan newsroom on Friday, October 12, 2018.

UI president discusses fraternity suspensions, safety on campus

DI staff, [email protected] October 16, 2018

Harreld: ... I want to thank you, because I think all of us at least faculty, administration, we all worry about this time of year because there is a lot going on. And this seems like it has been a very...