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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

UI looking into sexual-misconduct allegations

June 12, 2018

The UI is looking into numerous allegations of sexual misconduct by a UI student. The official UI Twitter account responded to the original viral tweet, posted on June 11, with a picture of a statement. It...

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UI will continue to allow emotional support animals despite discrediting study

Sara Avalos, [email protected] June 11, 2018

Even though they may benefit their owners, emotional-support animals have recently come under scrutiny. In a recent study done at Yale University, Molly Crossman, a researcher who studies human and animal...

Lily Detaeye performs at the Yacht Club in Iowa City on Friday, June 8, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UI student performs at Yacht Club on her music tour

Sabrina Shearer, [email protected] June 10, 2018

In the dim underground of the Yacht Club, 20-year​​-old University of Iowa student Lily DeTaeye confidently ​took the stage with her electric guitar and harmonica, ready to captivate the audience...

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Fulbright recipient focuses on women’s health issues in India

Emily Creery, [email protected] June 10, 2018

As a member of UI’s Class of 2018, Rachel Maggi graduated with a major in international studies, a minor in global health, and a certificate in sustainability. Having been awarded the Fulbright grant,...

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UI study finds more adults trying e-cigarettes

Jonathan House, [email protected] June 10, 2018

A new study conducted by University of Iowa researchers has found more American adults are trying e-cigarettes. Wei Bao, a UI assistant professor of epidemiology, analyzed survey data from the U.S....

Regents listen to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa regents’ admission formula to undergo change

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The formulas used to automatically admit students to the three regent universities — Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa— will change...

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

New regents’ policy restricts trademark use

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents on June 7 approved a change to its policy on trademark use during a meeting at the University of Northern Iowa. Under the proposed policy, individuals, organizations,...

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UI to discontinue Bachelor of Science in journalism and mass communication

June 7, 2018

The University of Iowa will discontinue its Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication after the state Board of Regents approved the request for termination onJune 7 during a meeting...

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

UI contingent faculty speak out at Board of Regents meeting

One current University of Iowa faculty member and one former member addressed the state Board of Regents on June 7 regarding the treatment of nontenure-track faculty at the university. Matt McBride,...

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Regents allocate $8.3 million for financial aid

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents on June 7 approved allocating $8.3 million in fiscal 2019 to be used as financial aid for resident undergraduate students during the board meeting at the University...

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

Tuition rates set for 2018-19 academic year

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents set tuition rates for the state’s public universities during the 2018-19 academic year in a meeting at the University of Northern Iowa on June 7. After a...

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Students and faculty remember UI Lecturer Donna Parsons after sudden death

University of Iowa students and faculty said they were “shocked” to hear about the sudden death of University of Iowa Professor Donna Parsons last week. Parsons, who received bachelor’s, master’s,...