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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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From left: Nate Robinson, Ben Nelson, and Katherine Baer, members of the UISG ticket Empower Iowa speak to the Daily Iowa editorial staff in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, March 19, 2018. Empower Iowa is one of four groups on the ticket for the 2018-19 year UISG elections. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Housing survey to serve greater purpose for UI student body

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] April 23, 2018
UISG gathers infomation for a wealth of knowledge on the off-campus housing ecosystem.
An attendee looks at a sign during Action Stations for UI Trans Week of Action at the Wesley Center on April 23, 2018.  Members of the UI Trans Alliance talked with the public about various issues that affect the trans community. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

UI Trans Alliance aims to create inclusiveness on campus, by organizing events for Trans Week of Actions

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] April 23, 2018
In the Trans Week of Action, the UI Trans Alliance will hold events open to the public and free in an attempt to create a more inclusive atmosphere on campus.
Historian Mike Zahs demonstrates a magic lantern in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber on Dec. 9. Zahs projected slides as part of a magic-lantern demonstration meant to introduce people to an early from of visual communication. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Brinton Collection showcases artifacts from an Iowan couple’s contribution to film history

Historical artifacts from the lives of two of Iowa’s earliest film pioneers find a home in the Main Library Special Collection.
Presidental Candiate Hira Mustafa speaks at the UISG Presidental debate at the Shambaugh Auditorium on March 22nd, 2018. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

UISG election results certified, certification process divisive

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] April 23, 2018
UISG election commissioner spoke out about the divisive certification process after the winning party was fined for violations.
24 hours of improv by Iowa City's Great White Narcs

24 hours of improv by Iowa City’s Great White Narcs

April 23, 2018

Iowa City improv troop The Great White Narcs staged a 24 hour long improv comedy show. DI Films documented the show and the players through the highs and lows of the entire performance.

Students walk on the T. Anne Cleary walkway on Thursday, Jan. 21. Ridge and Furrow, better known as the "brain rock" is located on the T. Anne Cleary walkway. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Students hold die-in against gun violence

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] April 22, 2018
Nineteen years after the Columbine High shooting, Students Against School Shootings hosted a die-in on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway April 20 to protest gun violence.
From left: Freshman Emma Rotz and Freshman Abby Thornton pick up trash by the Iowa River during IIHR's river clean up on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. THe IIHR hosted an Earth Day event during which community members were invited to come pick up trash along the Iowa River. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa River cleanup draws large crowds to beautify riverbanks

Cleanup volunteers helped pick up trash from the banks of the Iowa River as part of an annual environmental awareness activity.
From Left: Junior Gia Dougherty and Junior Kelly Nylen help to pass out beads during the Walk Out of Darkness fundraiser in Hubbard Park on Saturday Apr. 21, 2018. Walk Out of Darkness helped to raise nearly $5,000 for lacking mental health care in Iowa by hosting a walk-a-thon. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Foundation hosts Walk Out of Darkness on the UI campus

A local group holds a Walk Out of Darkness on the UI campus to raise awareness for mental health and to honor lives lost to suicide.
The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Stead Hospital awarded for ICU design

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] April 18, 2018
Stead Family Children’s Hospital was recognized for its intensive care units, designed with families and children in mind.
The state of Iowa will soon recognize licensing for genetic counselors

The state of Iowa will soon recognize licensing for genetic counselors

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] April 18, 2018
The state of Iowa will require licenses for genetic counselors, professionals who help patients understand genetic contributions to diseases.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2018. (Erin Scott/Zuma Press/TNS)

University of Iowa students not about to delete Facebook

Sarah Watson, [email protected] April 18, 2018
Despite the recent controversy about the social-media platform and its letting Cambridge Analyticause its data, some UI students won’t delete Facebook.
Zach Wahls talks LGBTQ+ activism, campaign during visit to UI

Zach Wahls talks LGBTQ+ activism, campaign during visit to UI

Emma Sailor, [email protected] April 18, 2018
At a Tuesday night talk at Shambaugh Auditorium, UI alum Zach Wahls shared stories from his history as an LGBTQ+ rights activist and discussed the factors motivating his run for Iowa Senate.