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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Tara Slade and Dane Williamson advocate Recycle Mania sponsored by the Office of Sustainability in the Old Capital Mall on Wednesday, March 23. We currently divert about 48% of our waste from landfill through recycling and compost. (The Daily Iowan/McCall Radavich)

RecycleMania cycles back on University of Iowa campus

Christopher Borro, [email protected] February 6, 2018
The RecycleMania waste-reduction program returns to the University of Iowa, aimed at encouraging smarter recycling practices among the campus community.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ferentz heads to court in neighborhood dispute

Marissa Payne, [email protected] February 6, 2018
The Ferentzes will face off against their neighbors in court this morning.
Christian student organization temporarily reinstated in fight with University of Iowa

Christian student organization temporarily reinstated in fight with University of Iowa

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 6, 2018
Business Leaders in Christ, a group temporarily reinstated as a recognized campus organization, has received support from five student organizations.
in the Congregational Church on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Gurnett worked directly with James A. Van Allen and also worked with the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 missions. Van Allen was a student and professor of the University of Iowa and an astrophysicist who played a large role in discoveries in cosmic radiation. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Physicist discusses UI’s role in space research

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 2, 2018
UI Professor Don Gurnett has been involved with the U.S. space program since there was a U.S. space program.
FILE - In this, Saturday, September 3, 2016 file photo, groups of Iowa fans cheer as a man does a keg stand before the first home game of the season 2016 season. Greek leaders at the University of Iowa have issued a ban on events with alcohol in the greek community. (Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan, file)

Limited alcohol for greek life under pilot program

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 2, 2018
Eligible fraternities and sororities can host one event this semester with alcohol under a returning pilot program.
UI sophomore Hannah Gulick poses for a portrait on the in front of the observatory on the roof of Van Allen Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Gulick helped to design a satellite which will be launched into space this spring. (Nick Rohlman)

Spacing out is her specialty

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] February 2, 2018
UI sophomore Hannah Gulick worked on two satellites, one now in space and one that will be.
Dancers sing and dance to the song during power hour of the 23rd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 4, 2017. The final total raised was $2,572,130.23. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Dance Marathon 24 fights cancer with lime and love

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] February 2, 2018

The IMU will be taken over by lime, laughter, and love this evening and Saturday. These 24 hours are for the Dance Marathon’s annual Big Event, a culmination of a year’s worth of hard work and...

UI Special Collections Coordinators Greg Prickman (left) and Elizabeth Riordan (right) answer questions about Tom Brokaw's work at the Main Library Special Collections on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

UI Library Opens Collection of Tom Brokaw’s Work to Public

Paul Elwell, [email protected] February 2, 2018
Tom Brokaw’s papers from 50 years of broadcast journalism are now available at the Main Library Special Collections.
Photographer Majda Turkic (center) answers a question during a presentation in the College of Public Health on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The college hosted a workshop on cyberbullying and social media use internationally. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bosnian photographer Majda Turkic presents anti-cyberbullying art gallery at UI College of Public Health event

Christopher Borro, [email protected] February 1, 2018
A world-renowned Bosnian photographer focuses her lens on a common struggle of both Bosnian and American youth: cyberbullying.
The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9 2017.

IMU Meeting Rooms and Iowa House Hotel Redesigned for Iowa Centric Looks

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] February 1, 2018
The IMU unveils former Big Ten meeting-room renovations in an open house.
Obermann Center for Advanced Studies Director Teresa Mangum (top right) poses a question during The Art of the Provocative Opinion Piece in the Obermann Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The event covered the structure and pitch of opinion pieces. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Two UI professors teach the craft of controversy through a workshop

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] February 1, 2018
The Get it Done series’ latest installment teaches the public how to compose a well-rounded argument.
Melissa Trepa, a junior at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait in front of the Stead Family Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Trepa, a survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, celebrated her fifth year in remission this past October. She is participating in the UI Dance Marathon for the third year in a row, this weekend. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon volunteer to graduate five years cancer free

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] February 1, 2018
Melissa Trepa will celebrate five years of being cancer-free as she dances at her third Dance Marathon.