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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Members of UI's SURGE Party speak in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Verdict reached but not disclosed on potential UISG election code violation

DI Staff, [email protected] March 29, 2018
The polls have closed for UISG elections, but the student judicial branch of UISG has not yet released its verdict on whether UI SURGE Party violated election code.
Iowa Students for Refugees increases awareness on social justice issue

Iowa Students for Refugees increases awareness on social justice issue

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] March 28, 2018
A new organization on campus raises funds to increase educational opportunities and resources for refugees in the community.
UI Professor Barbara Eckstein discusses her research at the Iowa City Public Library on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. As a environmental humanist and literary scholar Eckstein looked at environmental disasters in Bhopal and Louisville, calling her presentation "Two Tales of Toxicity." (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UI English professor presents research on two environmental disasters

Paul Elwell, [email protected] March 28, 2018
UI professor examines literature taking place in two urban environments affected by environmental disasters.
VP for Student Life Dr. Melissa Shivers speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa VP of student life converses about being a woman in leadership

UI graduate student Joy Melody Woods and VP for Student Life Dr. Melissa Shivers had a conversation Wednesday evening about being a woman in leadership at a Big Ten University.
UI grad student, Mo Payne, prepares vials to stimulate uranium crystal growth in his laboratory on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. The research being conducted at the UI is focused on improving nuclear waste storage. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

UI researchers look to the future of nuclear energy

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] March 28, 2018
UI receives grant funding for nuclear research and training future radiochemists.
An ambulance takes away a intoxicated drinker at east Washington St. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Medical amnesty continues to advance in Iowa Legislature

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] March 28, 2018
After the measure passed the Iowa Senate last year, student leaders continue to push medical-amnesty legislation in the House, hoping lawmakers will pass it this session.
The Shiny Dreamers dance group portray dances from the anime show Love Lies during Naka Kon at the Overland Convention Center in Overland Park, KS on March 16, 2018. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Now loading: Cosplay in Iowa

March 28, 2018
CosIowa, a cosplay club at the University of Iowa, drove to Overland Park, Kansas, recently to participate in Naka-Kon, a local anime convention.
Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, speaks in the IMU on Tuesday. During the lecture, she spoke about her experiences regarding sexual assault and how she has advocated to stop abuse and help victims. (Megan Nagorzanski/Daily Iowan)

#MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke shares vision

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] March 27, 2018
Activist and founder of the #MeToo movement Tarana Burke shared her story, inspirations, and visions behind the movement that supports survivors of sexual abuse and misconduct.
Students and state legislators gather at the State Capitol in Des Moines for Hawkeye Caucus Day on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. This is an event held annually to highlight accomplishments and services offered by the University of Iowa. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes meet with state legislators to advocate for a variety of important issues

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] March 27, 2018
On Tuesday, UI students took part in Hawkeye Caucus, advocating for a variety of issues at the Statehouse.
Members of UI's SURGE Party speak in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UISG campaign combines new representation with experience to bring change

March 27, 2018
One UISG campaign aims to usher in a more representative student government centered on student outreach.
The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9th 2017.

CIA comes to UI, talks careers and myths

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] March 26, 2018
CIA intelligence officers came to the University of Iowa to talk about different careers and debunk common myths.
UI researchers awarded traffic-safety award

UI researchers awarded traffic-safety award

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] March 26, 2018
UI researchers will be given an award for their work aiming to improve teen drivers’ safety.