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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Brad Erickson speaks in the Main Library during a presentation on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. Erickson spoke about his experiences in providing care at a free medical clinic in the West Bank. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UIHC surgeon discusses aiding surgeons in West Bank

Sarah Watson, [email protected] November 3, 2017

Brad Erickson, a University of Iowa surgeon and associate professor of urology, shared his experiences performing surgery at a free medical clinic in the Middle East in a discussion series put on by...

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Tobacco citations decreasing, despite reports of smoking

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter November 2, 2017

The number of citations given out by the University of Iowa police for smoking on campus has declined drastically in the past three years. According to the UI Department of Public Safety, there were 65...

Panel discussion shows the future of energy in Iowa City

Panel discussion shows the future of energy in Iowa City

November 2, 2017

An interactive panel about energy shows students how the university and Iowa City are moving away from fossil fuels and toward sustainable energy options. By Grace Lynn Keller [email protected] Iowa...

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Covering a tragedy: the UI’s 1991 shooting

Gage Miskimen, Editor in Chief November 1, 2017

Οn any average day in Iowa City, hundreds of students stroll along the T. Anne Cleary Walkway, which connects East Side residence halls with the Pentacrest. Yet many of these students would struggle to...

The Pomerantz Center, which houses the University of Iowa’s Admissions Visitor’s Center, is seen on Monday, 30 Oct., 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Bilingual campus tours now available to public

November 1, 2017

By Tian Liu [email protected] The University of Iowa Office of Admissions is providing campus tours in foreign languages upon request starting this semester. Currently, the Admission Visitors...

Abdalrhman Elgaali and Sheng Hao Lu speak at a UISG meeting in the University Capital Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. The meeting included discussions and a vote concerning the proposed Airport Shuttle Legislation for UI students. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UISG sponsors free airport shuttle over school breaks

November 1, 2017

UISG gives the green light to provide free shuttle service between the IMU and the Eastern Iowa Airport during breaks. By Sarah Watson [email protected] Students will be able to take advantage...

UI expands options for preferred names, pronouns

UI expands options for preferred names, pronouns

November 1, 2017

ICON and other UI platforms now allow students to change their preferred names and pronouns on both a limited and broad scale. By Grace Lynn Keller [email protected] Students may now enter their...

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Kickstarter campaign keeps memory of Sean Wu alive through art

Emily Wangen, [email protected] October 31, 2017

With a Kickstarter campaign surpassing its goal in two days, the Iowa City downtown will have a new mural honoring Sean Wu, a UI student who died in April. Wu, known by those on his dorm floor as Scooter,...

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Repeal of disability rights guidelines could indirectly impact UI students

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] October 31, 2017

On Oct. 21, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Education Department quietly rescinded 72 documents outlining policies regarding the rights of students with disabilities. These guidelines were scrapped...

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UI rehab course for domestic abusers receives research grant

Kayli Reese, [email protected] October 31, 2017

A statewide program born at the University of Iowa to rehabilitate those who have committed domestic abuse has received a grant to aid further research on the program. Achieving Change Through Value-based...

FILE - The UI Police emblem is pictured before a sit-down interview with the Daily Iowan at the UI Police headquarters on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Video: Students, UI police host self-defense 101 to teach students how to respond to violence

October 31, 2017

University of Iowa event planning students created a “Self-Defense 101" event that was held Monday night in the Shambaugh Auditorium in collaboration with the UI Police Department. The class included...

FILE - A Dance Marathon family member carries an FTK sign during the first hour of the Big Event in the IMU on Feb. 6, 2015. This is Dance Marathon's 21st Big Event at UI. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Dance Marathon makes lime the new black as Big Event approaches

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] October 30, 2017

While Halloween is approaching, and black and orange are rapidly covering the campus, the color green was seen everywhere last week to honor Lime Days. Dance Marathon held a series of daily events to...