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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Community members participate in a march for Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Take Back the Night was a sexual assault awareness event.

Hookup culture documentary informs viewers

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] March 8, 2018
A documentary on hookup culture among young adults, “Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution,” was screened Wednesday night.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. A $1.3 million grant now helps UI practicum students to provide counseling services in rural areas across Iowa for the next four years. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

‘Cancer in Iowa’ report paints a mixed picture of state’s progress against the disease

Emma Sailor, [email protected] March 7, 2018
The College of Public Health’s 2018 Cancer in Iowa report shows that while survival rates are improving, new cancer diagnoses are also on the rise, with lifestyle factors likely to blame.
The ACT sign is seen outside of the ACT Headquarters on Monday, March 5, 2018. ACT offices are expected to experience upcoming lay-offs. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

City Manager and Chamber of Commerce not disheartened by recent Iowa City layoffs

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] March 6, 2018
The Chamber of Commerce and city manager see no need to panic over recent Iowa City layoffs.
2018-2019 Daily Iowan Editor in Chief Gage Miskimen poses for a photo in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

DI appoints Gage Miskimen as the new editor-in-chief

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] March 6, 2018
The Student Publications Inc. board appointed Gage Miskimen as editor-in-chief for the next academic year.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Ingrid Lizarraga poses for a portrait on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018. Dr. Lizarraga is a principal investigator for a new study in treating breast cancer at the University of Iowa. (Ashley Morris/ The Daily Iowan)

UI tests ‘watchful waiting’ in new breast-cancer study

The University of Iowa is participating in a national breast cancer study to test a new form of treatment called “watchful waiting.”
Contestant Rogie Soeu performs with members of the UI Dance Club for his talent during the first Mr. Pink competition held in the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Mar. 4, 2018. Alpha Kappa Delta Phi hosted the first ever Mr. Pink contest, during which male students helped raise awareness for breast cancer by competing in a beauty competition. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

All-male beauty pageant aims to raise awareness for breast cancer

Emma Sailor, [email protected] March 5, 2018
An all-male beauty pageant wows the audience and helps raise awareness of a deadly disease.
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)

The night of the false shot in Currier Hall

Emotions ran high after a student called in a ‘loud bang’ that sounded like gunshots at Currier.
Five knowledgable speakers in the Iowa City area sat down at the Me Too Iowa forum in Shambaugh Auditorium on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018. Audience members listened and discussed ways to alleviate the threats of sexual assault and harassment. (Sid Peterson/The Daily Iowan)

UI faculty and rape-prevention advocates host forum discussing #MeToo movement

Thursday's forum focused on finding ways to end sexual assault and what the social-media movement has potentially done to assist that.
The University of Iowa School of Music is being moved to the newly built Voxman Building. The building is located at 95 East Burlington Street.

Archival filmmaker screens ‘Dawson City: Frozen Time’

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] March 1, 2018
Internationally acclaimed archival filmmaker Bill Morrison screened his 2016 film Dawson City: Frozen Time and delivered an artist talk.
Students prepare before their Foundations of Creative Writing class on Feb. 27, 2018. Foundations of Creative Writing is one of the introductory classes for the growing major that focuses mainly on critical reading and developing core writing skills. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

The English and Creative Writing Program at the University of Iowa has seen an increase in enrollment

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] March 1, 2018
The UI started the undergraduate English/Creative Writing Program in the fall of 2016. The program has seen a surge in number of students in two years.
Speaker Bryant K. Smith addresses the audience in the Nebraska Room of the IMU on Feb. 28, 2018. Smith discussed his methods for confronting toxic masculinity and how to incorporate those steps in order to create a healthy lifestyle.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

What’s wrong with today’s masculinity?

Elly Woods, [email protected] March 1, 2018
UI community members gathered in the IMU Wednesday to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of traditional masculinity and how it perpetuates gender-based violence.
People gather  in room 302 of Schaeffer Hall on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Supplemental instruction at the University of Iowa assists in retention and degree progress

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] March 1, 2018
Recently released reports show Supplemental Instruction helps with student retention, grades, and progress to degrees.