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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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FDA OKs gene therapy to treat rare form of vision impairment

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] January 22, 2018
A new therapy, created by a UI researcher in collaboration with others, aims at curing a rare genetic eye disease.
Archaeologist Bryan Kendall of the Office of the State Archaeologist instructs volunteers as they label artifacts on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. Artifacts included both historic and prehistoric animal bones and pottery fragments. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Volunteers label prehistoric artifacts from excavated cave

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] January 22, 2018
On Jan. 19, volunteers gathered to label some of the 30,000 artifacts recovered from a restorative excavation at Eby’s Mill Wildlife Area.
Protesters gather during the Women's March on January 20, 2018. Protesters gathered at the Ped Mall listen to speakers and march for female empowerment. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s March reaches Iowa City

Julia Shanahan, [email protected] January 20, 2018
 A Women’s March took place in the Iowa CIty Pedestrian Mall, where people advocated for equal representation in office, and voter turnout for the fall.

Hawk Alert warns of attempted sexual assault

January 20, 2018

At 3:30 a.m. Jan. 20, the University of Iowa community received a Hawk Alert warning of an attempted sexual assault in central Iowa City. The attempted assault occurred near the intersection of Clinton...

UI student Alex Linden, the executive director of Dance Marathon, gave a speech in the lobby of the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Jan. 19, 2018 to announce a $2 million gift commitment to establish the first student-funded faculty chair position in UI history. The UI Dance Marathon Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Clinical and Translational Research will lead the pediatric cancer research program in the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

UI Dance Marathon commits $2 million to first student-funded faculty position

Marissa Payne, [email protected] January 19, 2018
The University of Iowa’s largest student organization made a gift commitment to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital to fund a position for a faculty member to lead the pediatric cancer research program.
(The Daily Iowan)

Video: Dance Marathon member optimistic as Big Event approaches

January 19, 2018
As Dance Marathon's Big Event approaches, one Morale Captain sat down with DITV to talk about his optimism for the organization this year.
Readers performing in Strauss Hall in Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. The Event was entitled 4 Movement Towards Freedom and was a mix of creative celebrations of MLK Day on Monday. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Black artists at Iowa feature energetic and emotional artwork

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] January 19, 2018

African-American artists at the University of Iowa showcased their creativity in an event Thursday evening highlighting race-related social justice and progress through a wide range of artistic expression. The...

Photo Illustration by Paxton Corey

Flu season starts off rough in Iowa

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] January 19, 2018
This year’s flu season is off to a rough start, as Iowa ranks nationally in terms of flu activity.
Remembering Chris Street 25 years later

Remembering Chris Street 25 years later

Tom Davis, a coaching legend in Iowa City, once tabbed Chris Street as “the greatest Hawkeye of all time.” Twenty-five years after his death, Street’s legacy lives on.
(The Daily Iowan/Lauren Vorel)

Video: New location for questions about U-bill

January 19, 2018
The UI billing office and the UI Registrar's office recently combined services to create one location for students to find information regarding their U-bill, transcripts, and other records.
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Redington to head for Idaho State

Kayli Reese, [email protected] January 18, 2018
Lyn Redington, Iowa's dean of students, was named Idaho State's vice president for student affairs.
Interim Chief Diversity Officer Lena Hill speaks in the IMU on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. The presentation gave updates on diversity and statistics about underrepresented UI students, faculty, and staff. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Students questioning whether they belong at the University of Iowa, survey shows

Marissa Payne, [email protected] January 18, 2018
Since 2013, underrepresented students have reported feeling less of a sense of belonging and respect for their identities.