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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Lewinsky advocates for compassion online

Lewinsky advocates for compassion online

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Monica Lewinsky calls herself “Patient Zero” of the cyberbullying crisis. The Internet was just becoming widespread in September 1998 when Lewinsky became the center of a presidential scandal....

Community responds to aid fellow Hawkeye back to good health

Community responds to aid fellow Hawkeye back to good health

Charles Peckman, [email protected] October 24, 2017

“We were pretty shocked — we found out Monday [Oct. 2] at 8 a.m., and I had a test that day. I thought about him the whole time … it was just a regular Sunday night; we didn’t expect anything...

Puppies in the park (Susanna Klooster/The Daily Iowan)

DITV: Puppies in the park fundraiser

October 24, 2017

Yesterday in College Green Park, three University of Iowa Students hosted a fundraiser for the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. The event was created for a leadership class the students are...

UISG city council liaison Benjamin Nelson addresses the council regarding GPSG's memo to the council recommending an additional student government liaison representing graduate students

GPSG looks to have better relations with the city

Madison Purvis, [email protected] October 24, 2017

At the Oct. 17 Iowa City City Council meeting, the council discussed its position on the Graduate and Professional Student Government’s proposal to have a City Council liaison. The GPSG wants to form...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Superheroes visit Stead Children’s Hospital

Jordan Prochnow, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Who visited UIHC this past weekend? Was it a bird? Was it a plane? No. It was Superman and several of his superhero friends. On Oct. 20, several costumed characters visited patients at the University...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld listens to UI senior from Student Government Diversity Committee Chair Adetayo Oladele-Ajose during a meeting at the Afro-American Cultural Center on Monday, August 29, 2016. The group discussed both short and longterm plans for a cultural houses on campus. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Professionals want UI community to know minorities exist in real-world jobs

Annie Laird, [email protected] October 20, 2017

A weekend conference aims to show minority students that there are professionals who look like them in their fields of interest. On Saturday, numerous groups across campus, including the University...

The audience listens to Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement at Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Monday. Feb. 6, 2017. Cullors discusses the current state of the country and how citizens can help to make change. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Witching Hour to feature writers of color

Natalie Betz, [email protected] October 19, 2017

For this year’s Witching Hour, there will be two panels that are a part of the Writers of Color Reading Series. On Oct. 20, Marquise Jackson, Sarah Matthews, and many others will read at the Englert,...

UI psychology professor Shaun Vecera speaks during How Psychology Can Change the Planet in the UI Office of Sustainability on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. The event was part of a month;y Sustainable Lecture series hosted by the UI Environmental Coalition. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Psychology may be key to changing attitudes toward environmental issues

Paige Schlichte, [email protected] October 19, 2017

Psychology and sustainability are not two things often associated with each other when discussing environmental issues, but a lecture Thursday night, “How Psychology Can Save the Planet,” aimed...

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Kid Captain for Northwestern game fights stroke, brain cancer

Grace Pateras, [email protected] October 19, 2017

Earlier this week, Nicole Wheatley was on the phone talking about her daughter Hayden’s recent fight against cancer. While talking, she was interrupted by her two girls fighting in the background. “It’s...

Publisher eremites William "Bill" Casey and Amy Kanellis listen to Roy Justis speak during a screening for a Dottie Ray documentary in the Adler Journalism Building on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Ray was the Editor-in-chief for the Daily Iowan in 1942 and hosted her own radio show on KXIC 800 AM for over 50 years. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Dottie Ray honored with discussion, nonprofit work

October 18, 2017

Dottie Ray was honored this week with a panel discussion about her life and nonprofit work geared towards helping the community she loved.  By Brooklyn Draisey [email protected]  Dottie...

LNACC multicultural programs coordinator Jesus Payan views the art during the "What Were You Wearing?" art installation at the Latino Native American Cultural Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The installation has traveled to many college campuses, including the University of Kansas and the University of Arkansas, before visiting the University of Iowa. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

RVAP hosts “What were you wearing?” art installment

October 18, 2017

The Rape Victim Advocacy Program held an event depicting tangible narratives of sexual-assault victims. By Rhiana Chickering [email protected] Articles of clothing portraying the narratives...

From left: UI senior Ellen Kuehnle and Women's Resource and Action Center employees Cody Howell and Laurie Haag hold candles during the UI Sister Vigil for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault on the Pentacrest on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. The event included letter writing to Iowa senators and the signing of thank you state of Iowa flags to senators fighting the withdrawal of Title IX protections for survivors of sexual assault. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Sister vigil for assault victims held at UI

October 17, 2017

By Grace Lynn Keller [email protected] Candlelight illuminated the Pentacrest on Tuesday evening, shining through a vigil for victims of sexual violence. The vigil, one of many happening at universities...