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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Chicago taxi and ride-share drivers have joined forces to try to limit the number of Uber and Lyft cars in the city. (Richard B. Levine/Sipa USA/TNS)

NextGen and Lyft bring Mayflower students to the polls

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 31, 2018

NextGen will partner with Lyft to give Mayflower residents free round-trip rides to their polling place on Election Day. While the polling place for all other residence halls is the Main Library, Mayflower’s...

UI students encourage politicians to get active on social media

UI students encourage politicians to get active on social media

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter October 31, 2018

With the upcoming midterm elections, many students are turning to social media to learn about candidates and the issues on their campaign platforms. Politicians such as President Donald Trump, Sen. Kamala...

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

UI falls in U.S. News’ best research university rankings

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter October 31, 2018

In the U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings, the UI ranked 159th out of the 1,250 best research universities in the world — down seven spots from No. 152 last year. The UI ranked in the...

More than 100 people held candles while singing traditional Jewish songs during a vigil for the shootings in Pittsburgh and Louisville in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. Members of the Jewish and African American communities came to mourn the loss of those who were killed in last week's shootings at Kroger and Tree of Life Synagogue.

‘We do not tolerate hate or racism’: Community honors victims of Pittsburgh, Louisville shootings

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 30, 2018

Iowa City community members and University of Iowa students came together Tuesday over a shared fear that people's identities will continue to make them targets of acts deemed hateful following recent...

The University of Iowa College of Law's Boyd Law Building on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. The College of Law is the number 20 ranked law school in the country.

New law clinics provide a hands-on learning experience for students

Josie Fischels, News Reporter October 29, 2018

Two new legal clinics at the College of Law are giving students the opportunity to learn transactional law and federal defense in a unique way, while also providing them hands-on experience working with...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI looks to trim spending on library subscriptions

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 29, 2018

The University of Iowa Libraries must trim subscriptions because price increases have become more than the budget can handle. Overall, around $600,000 worth of subscriptions will be cut during a three-prong...

From left: UI freshmen Kyle Braeseke and Autumn Johnson cut a blanket during the Cover to Cover event at the IMU on Monday, October 29, 2018. Cover to Cover is a student organization dedicated to providing children in need with blankets and books. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Students hope to influence children’s lives from ‘Cover to Cover’

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter October 29, 2018

In 2013, two families in the Quad Cities came together during the holiday season to create Cover to Cover, a program that provides blankets and books for sick children. What began with simple donations...

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First announced finalist for UI associate vice president/dean of students

Josh Balicki, Arts Reporter October 29, 2018

UI graduate Anne Flaherty has been announced as the first of three finalists for the position of Associate Vice President/Dean of Students in the Division of Student Life. Flaherty visited campus for...

COGS to remain in existence, majority of members vote ‘yes’

COGS to remain in existence, majority of members vote ‘yes’

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter October 29, 2018
COGS will remain in existence for at least two more years, following a recertification election required by recent state law.
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 28, 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 28, 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...