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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

Oliver Plews, 12, during a protest against gun violence put on by Iowa City high school students on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Plews attended the protest because gun safety is a cause he cares deeply about. “I don’t want to have to wake up and go to school thinking I might get shot,” Plews said.

Iowa City students march to Pentacrest to call for end to gun violence

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter December 1, 2022

Iowa City K-12 students marched from South East Junior High to gather at the University of Iowa Pentacrest Thursday to protest gun violence in the U.S. About 100 students, ranging from middle schoolers...

Protesters and fans listen to Allen West speak at a Young Americans for Freedom event on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

Guest speaker discouraging DEI initiatives on campus, draws controversy from students

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 30, 2022

Allen West, retired Lt. Col for The Army, visited the University of Iowa Wednesday evening where he said focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion is bad for the country. He was welcomed by the...

Senators listen at a University Student Government meeting Sept. 27, 2022.

USG unanimously passes resolution to support documented Dreamer students

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 30, 2022

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government unanimously passed legislation to support documented Dreamers at its meeting Tuesday night, voicing the government’s support for the America’s...

The Johnson County Courthouse on South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Trial postponed for former UI professor facing federal child pornography, meth distribution charges

Sabine Martin, Managing News Editor November 30, 2022

Editor’s Note: This article briefly mentions instances of sexual misconduct and harassment, including alleged nonconsensual sexual acts, and drug use. The trial of former University of Iowa School...

The outside of the University of Iowa Police station is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI Department of Public Safety reports increase in sexual offenses in 2021

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter November 29, 2022

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence. The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety reported an increase in sexual offense reports from 2020 to 2021 following...

Iowa graduate Chinese student Muyun Lin takes a short water break between his workout at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

UI international student enrollment continues to decline

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 27, 2022

Following national trends, the number of international students at the University of Iowa declined for the fifth year since 2017 — including a significant loss of Chinese students. While...

The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

UI College of Public Health, College of Education adopt sustainability requirement

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 27, 2022

The University of Iowa College of Public Health and College of Education added a sustainability general education course requirement for next year’s incoming undergraduate students. Students...

COGS president Hannah Zadeh poses for a portrait outside Van Allen at the University of Iowa on April 11, 2022. Zadeh became president of the graduate student union at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year.

COGS wins recertification, plans for wage negotiations

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 17, 2022

After the University of Iowa Graduate Student Workers Union (COGS) was recertified on Oct. 25, the group is working to keep graduate students’ voices heard on campus.  Recertification elections...

Senior Lauren Pearson opens Cambus doors for students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Cambus, the UI’s transportation system, celebrates 50 years of operation this year. Pearson got hired at the beginning of August and said the job is very flexible with her schedule as on the rowing team. “It’s been really fun,” Pearson said. “It’s one of the better jobs on campus because it’s so flexible and you can pick up shifts whenever.”

UI Cambus launches app for on demand services

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 17, 2022

The University of Iowa Cambus service partnered with company Spare to develop a new app, Cambus Now, to allow riders to request on-demand services in addition to estimated time of arrival and trip...

UI community members interested in potential Chicago-Iowa City Amtrak route

UI community members interested in potential Chicago-Iowa City Amtrak route

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter November 15, 2022

Nathan Creech is intrigued by the possibility of a Chicago-Iowa City Amtrak line. The University of Iowa senior currently drives himself and carpools with friends to get back to his hometown of New Lenox,...

Dr. Sandeep Laroia, a practicing interventional radiologist, photographed in an IR suite on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Laroia is leading a group of researchers that recently earned a National Science Foundation Phase I grant to develop an artificial intelligence system that could assist with some interventional radiology procedures.

New artificial intelligence developed for radiology at the UI

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 15, 2022

New artificial intelligence technology is being developed for radiology practices at the University of Iowa. The team, led by interventional radiologist Sandeep Laroia, will use programmed medical...

Contributed photo from Joshua Parkinson.

Hollywood screenwriter Josh Parkinson to teach UI class

Archie Wagner, News Reporter November 15, 2022

University of Iowa students can learn from a Hollywood screenwriter this spring. The new course, a writing class called “Adaptation for Television,” will be taught by screenwriter Josh Parkinson...

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