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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Consul General Hong Lei was giving his lecture about new developments in China and Sino-U.S. Relations in IMU Ballrooms on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018. (Gaoyuan Pan/ The Daily Iowan)

Consul General Hong Lei talks China-US relations

Consul General Hong Lei, a diplomat from the People’s republic of China, spoke on the merits of creating an economic bridge between China and the U.S. on Wednesday afternoon. He described the state...

Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. No suspicious activity was reported by emergency services following an inspection of the building.

Iowa City Police Officer recognized for keeping streets safe

An Iowa City Police officer has been recognized for his exemplary work in getting impaired drivers off the streets. Iowa City Police Officer Brad Reinhart received the 2018 Kip Hayward Award from...

RVAP is pictured on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

RVAP reflects on 45 years of service

From its beginning as a 24-hour crisis hotline, the Rape Victim Advocacy Program has grown to become a leading program for victims of sexual assault in Iowa. RVAP is the oldest stand-alone comprehensive...

Graduate student Thomas Pak poses for a photo during a Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) meeting on Tue. May 1, 2018. Dexter Golinghorst is set to take over as GPSG president next year, while Pak will take over as Vice President. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Meet the new President and Vice President of GPSG

Paul Elwell, [email protected] May 2, 2018
The Graduate & Professional Student Government has elected new leaders for the next academic year.
The Iowa City Library is seen on Monday, April 30 2018. The Library has agreed to partner with Chomp, a food delivery app, to offer app based delivery of library books.(Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Public Library has CHOMP delivering to residences

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] May 1, 2018
A local delivery company, CHOMP, is partnering with the Iowa City Public Library to facilitate delivery of library holds to people’s doorsteps.
Students and faculty talk at the LGBTQ Resource Center on Monday, April 30, 2018. They discussed the results of the Speak Out survey conducted on campus.  (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UI official: ‘It really hurts my heart’ to see higher rates of sexual violence among LGBTQ students

Findings from the UI’s second climate survey on sexual misconduct show LGBTQ students report higher rates of victimization but fail to draw conclusions about transgender students.
UI freshman and Celi-Yaks founder Rachel Ryan surveys her culinary selections in the Catlett Dining Hall on Monday, April 30 2018. A new club at Iowa, the Cele-Yaks, hopes to advocate for students with gluten free dietary needs at the university. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Celi-Yaks org advocates for Celiac Disease

UI freshmen Rachel Ryan and Sofie Dollison have created the Celi-Yaks student organization to advocate for those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
University of Iowa Dance Marathon goes green to increase sustainability efforts

University of Iowa Dance Marathon goes green to increase sustainability efforts

Jordan Prochow, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Dance Marathon planted the first of 25 planned trees on April 27 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the organization and push for sustainability.
Kate Berlant performs during the CAB comedy show on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the IMU.

Comedian Kate Berlant performans experimental comedy for UI students

Comedian Kate Berlant visited the UI to perform experimental standup comedy on Sunday evening.
A runner during the River Run marathon at Kinnick Stadium on Sunday Apr. 29, 2018. Runners participated in a 5K beginning at Northwest Junior High School in Coralville and ending by Kinnick, where runners could get refreshments and visit the field. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Student org puts together run aiming to assist people with disabilities

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] April 30, 2018
A student organization, RiverRun, organized its 39th-annual 5K race on Sunday, with the proceeds going to Uptown Bill’s to support those with disabilities.
Hannah Beachler, the production designer for the 2018 movie Black Panther, gives a talk in Shambaugh Auditorium about her experiences in Hollywood on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Production designer Hannah Beachler speaks on success amongst adversity

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Hannah Beachler, production designer for a number of major Hollywood projects, spoke on campus this past weekend to educate about being a woman of color in the film industry.
Iowa City and University of Iowa police respond to loud bangs at Currier Residence Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. No suspicious activity was reported by emergency services following an inspection of the building. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa study finds police more likely to crash in emergency mode

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] April 27, 2018
A UI College of Public Health study found police are twice as likely to be involved in a crash while operating with lights and sirens.