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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Nite Ride vehicles are seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Students express frustration with Nite Ride wait times, unreliability

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 29, 2022

University of Iowa students who use Nite Ride, a free late-night transportation service on campus, are feeling the impacts of the program’s understaffing. The Nite Ride system runs daily from...

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

March 27, 2022

COVID-19 has been part of the lives of University of Iowa students and Iowans for over two years. The impacts are still felt by the UI Hospitals and Clinics, businesses around town, and in higher education...

UI Student President Candidates Patrick Johnson and Vera Barkosky poses for a portrait  at the Voxman Building in Iowa City on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Patrick Johnson and Vera Barkosky make unopposed run for UI student government president and VP

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter March 27, 2022

Patrick Johnson and Vera Barkosky are running unopposed for the 2022 Undergraduate Student Government executive ticket on four pillars: belonging, empowerment, service, and transparency. Johnson,...

Students and faculty stand outside of the University of Iowa Chemistry Building while first responders investigate a “strong smell of gas” coming from the building according to a University Hawk Alert on Thursday, March 24, 2022. According to a later Hawk Alert, the situation was resolved.

Strong smell of gas reported in UI Chemistry Building resolved

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 24, 2022

The University of Iowa Public Safety Department reported a strong smell of gas at the UI Chemistry building on Thursday afternoon, causing students and faculty to evacuate the building. At 2 p.m.,...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

Most UI students feel they belong on campus, sense of belonging lower for underrepresented groups

Sabine Martin and Caleb McCullough March 24, 2022

While nearly 80 percent of undergraduate students said they felt they belong at the University of Iowa, that proportion is smaller for underrepresented groups, according to a campus climate survey...

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UI professors redefine productivity after two years of pandemic

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 23, 2022

Two years into the pandemic, University of Iowa professors are learning to redefine productivity after online and hybrid learning expanded their viewpoints on education. Eloy Barragán, associate...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to incorporate faculty voices in 2025 vision

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 22, 2022

The University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ 2025 vision highlights how the university hopes to collaborate with faculty and staff to incorporate their ideas into changes made...

Salon Ludic is seen in North Liberty Iowa on March 19 2022.

UI Health Ventures and Salon Ludic to open Revitalize U Med Spa and Salon in North Liberty

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 21, 2022

Salon Ludic is partnering with the University of Iowa Health Ventures to open Revitalize U Med Spa and Salon on 1750 Jordan St. in North Liberty on April 11. On top of the hair and spa services,...

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Johnson County sees low level of COVID-19 community spread, single-digit cases

Sabine Martin, News Editor March 20, 2022

Johnson County has entered a low community level for COVID-19 according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention metrics, permitting fewer county-wide virus mitigation measures. Johnson County...

A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Iowa OSHA issues no violations against UI, cites some workplace concerns in investigation

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 20, 2022

The Iowa branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will not issue any violations or citations against the University of Iowa following an investigation from complaints by the UI’s...

Cambus Personell supervisor Alyson Holevoet poses for a portrait on March 10, 2022.

UI Cambus celebrates 50 years of student-run service

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 20, 2022

The University of Iowa Cambus system, a fully student-serviced operation, is celebrating 50 years. The bus system was founded in 1971 and started service in 1972. Students can rise through different...

Attendees listen to a speaker during a transgender rights protest at the Pentacrest on Friday, March 11, 2022. The protest started at South East Junior High School, went to Iowa City High School, and ended on the Pentacrest.

Iowa City students hold demonstration for trans rights

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 11, 2022

Iowa City junior and high school students took to the streets Friday afternoon in a demonstration protesting a new Iowa law that bans transgender girls and women from playing on the sports teams that...

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