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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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From left: UI President Bruce Harreld and Psychological and Brain Sciences Chair Mark Blumberg speak outside the construction on the new Psychology and Brain Sciences Building on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. The facility is expected to open in January 2020.

Community gathers for groundbreaking on new psychology building

Charles Peckman, News Reporter October 8, 2018

Community members gathered on Monday afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Psychological and Brain Sciences Building, a 66,470-square-foot undertaking that will transform the facility’s...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Student organizations coordinate new anti-sexual assault project on campus

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 8, 2018

After a tweet from the Ohio University Interfraternity Council about banners against sexual assault went viral, UISG and Fraternity/Sorority Life have decided to spark the conversation about sexual assault...

Community members stand in silence during a vigil on the pentacrest on October 8th 2018. The vigil was held in honor of all Missing Murdered Indigenous Women. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Vigil sheds light on the mistreatment of indigenous women in the U.S.

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter October 8, 2018

The Rita J. Papakee Foundation held a prayer and candlelight vigil on Monday on the Pentacrest in honor of murdered and missing Indigenous women. University of Iowa senior Dawson Davenport, the founder...

Grant Field namesake Christine Grant watches the Iowa field hockey team in action against Indiana on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

UI legend reflects on 50 years of fighting for gender equality in intercollegiate athletics

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor October 8, 2018

Picture Carver-Hawkeye on Feb. 3, 1985. The Hawkeye women’s basketball team will face Ohio State. Christine Grant, then the Iowa Women’s Athletics Director, showed up around 9 a.m. to prepare for the...

Participants prepare for the third Annual Hackathon awards ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Computer programmers worked to create a successful computer programming project.

Student programmers compete at Hackathon

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter October 7, 2018

For students interested in technology and computer programming, the University of Iowa Hackathon offered nearly two full days of experience of collaboration, innovation, and learning. Now in its third...

Retired Justice Anthony M. Kennedy administers the Judicial Oath to Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh in the Justices' Conference Room at the Supreme Court Building on Oct. 6, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ashley Kavanaugh holds the Bible. (Fred Schilling/Sipa USA/TNS)

UI students react to Brett Kavanaugh confirmation

Alexandra Skores, News Reorter October 7, 2018

After the Senate voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as the 114th justice of the Supreme Court after questions about Kavanaugh’s past and sexual-assault allegations, many University of Iowa students said...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

Catlett Dining Hall closed on weekends due to low turnout and decreased enrollment

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter October 7, 2018

New and returning students arrived on campus this year to find the Catlett Marketplace and Fire Up Late Night Grill closed on weekends. Fall 2017 was the first semester of operation for Catlett, and the...

A sign is seen on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Westlawn Student Health & Wellness building.

Red Watch Band Program enters 10th year at Iowa as drinking rates rise

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 4, 2018

An alcohol-response program is in its 10th year at the University of Iowa as the levels of alcohol use among college students continue to rise. The Red Watch Band program seeks to train college students...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Advantage Iowa recipients no longer required to attend yearly events

Kate Pixley, News Reporter October 4, 2018

Students at the University of Iowa who receive the Advantage Iowa award will no longer run the risk of losing the scholarship because of the lack of time, the Center for Diversity and Enrichment announced...

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

UI faculty help train teachers to handle LGBTQ issues

Becca Turnis, News Reporter October 4, 2018

In a move toward more inclusiveness, teachers from across the Iowa City School District join in training sessions facilitated by the UI to help make local schools more open. The UI Chief Diversity Office...

Cambuses are seen on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018.

Cambus partners with Google Maps to provide trip-planning functions

Christopher Borro, News Reporter October 3, 2018

Cambuses have ferried students and others around Iowa City for the past 46 years, but people have never before been able to plan their rides ahead of time. Now, the Cambus system will partner with Google...

Ariana Mitra poses for a portrait in the Main Library on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Mitra is the co-founder/President of the new student organization Chronic Illness Alliance, a group seeking to provide support for friends and family of people with chronic illness. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

New UI organization seeks to build community for students affected by chronic illness

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter October 3, 2018

For students who live with or have loved ones affected by chronic illness, a new University of Iowa student organization aims to create an inclusive community and support system. Chronic Illness Alliance...