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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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Group fights for reproductive health-care rights 

Group fights for reproductive health-care rights 

Elly Woods, [email protected] February 23, 2018
Student Advocates for Planned Parenthood set up a flag installation on the Pentacrest Thursday.
Iowa football helmets line the sidelines during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

Splash of sunshine becomes much more

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 23, 2018
A simple sketch becomes an enduring symbol for dreams of gridiron glory.
Rusty the Giant Sloth poses for a portrait in the Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Rusty is a fitting tribute to the concept of Darwinism. (James Year/The Daily Iowan

Annual Darwin Day celebration set to host numerous scientists

Annie Fitzpatrick, [email protected] February 23, 2018
Annual Darwin Day stresses connections between science and the general public.
Dave Collins, a professor of Marketing and Sustainability at the University of Iowa speaks to a crowd of students on February 22nd.  (Sid Peterson /The Daily Iowan)

Lecturer discusses businesses roles and the future of our environment

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 23, 2018
Lecturer Dave Collins discusses the merits of sustainable business and benefits of "going green" at the corporate level.
University of Iowa Interim Provost Sue Curry listens to Rachel Boon, chief academic officer for the state Board of Regents, give a presentation during the regents' tuition task force meeting in Kollros Auditorium in Biology Building East in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa sees growth in distance education

Emily Wangen, [email protected] February 22, 2018
The popularity of distance education was the focus during Wednesday’s state Board of Regents meeting in Ames.
University of Iowa researchers use pigs for arthritis treatment

University of Iowa researchers use pigs for arthritis treatment

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] February 22, 2018
A new study that used pigs’ joints and ankles to test the process might lead to to help them test a new osteoarthritis treatment.
Fossils are displayed on a map of Iowa in MacBride Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department is seeking to make the crinoid fossil recognized as Iowa's state fossil. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences urges legislature to make Crinoids Iowa’s state fossil

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] February 22, 2018
The UI Earth and Environmental Sciences Department supports the creation of an Iowa state fossil and suggests the crinoid as the best choice.
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)

UIHC sleep study professionals discuss the importance of home sleep testing

February 21, 2018
UIHC sleep-study professionals note the importance of home sleep testing.
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UISG backs first-generation summit

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] February 21, 2018
UISG allocates funding to support first-generation students at the UI.
The Swing Dancer swings by Hall of Fame with broken record

The Swing Dancer swings by Hall of Fame with broken record

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] February 21, 2018
Swing dancer Tom Roeder broke the record for most swing dance flips in one minute with the help of the Hawkeye cheerleaders.
UI to Welcome Mandela Fellows This Summer

UI to Welcome Mandela Fellows This Summer

Paul Elwell, [email protected] February 21, 2018
For the third year in a row, the university will host up-and-coming professionals from Africa.
Iowa City High School and Southest Junior High School students protest on the Pentacrest on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The protest was sparked after news of another school shooting, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL on, Feb. 14. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City students and community respond to Parkland mass shooting

Aadit Tambe and Sarah Watson February 20, 2018
After 17 teens like them were murdered in the latest school shooting, Iowa City high school students walked to the ped mall, calling for action.