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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

Simeon Talley, owner of Basic Goods, poses for a portrait in his shop, on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Iowa City’s Basic Goods owner to enroll in UI Tippie College of Business masters program

Sam Knupp, News Reporter March 8, 2022

Simeon Talley, owner of Basic Goods in downtown Iowa City, has founded restaurants, coffee shops, and music festivals, but now he’s starting a new chapter at the University of Iowa Tippie College...

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter March 6, 2022

Sherry Watt is one of six University of Iowa faculty honored by the state Board of Regents for exceptional contributions and a sustained record of excellence through her work. Watt is a professor...

The BeReal App is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

New social media app ‘BeReal’ gains traction among UI students

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 6, 2022

In a world of social media promoting curated images and likes, social media app BeReal is gaining popularity among University of Iowa students. First-year Isabelle Paulsen only has 15 friends on...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

University of Iowa puts in place new parking rates, violations

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 6, 2022

The University of Iowa has put in place new parking rates and violations for fiscal 2023, which add new parking violation tickets and remove some redundant passes. The new rates, violations, and...

The Hawkeye Commuter Lot, 3 miles away from the hospital, is seen on March 6, 2022.

UI nursing students express concerns about getting to clinicals, parking expenses

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 6, 2022

University of Iowa nursing students are struggling with inconvenient transportation options when it comes to getting to their clinicals at the University of Iowa’s Hospitals and Clinics. UI College...

University of Iowa changes phrasing regarding masking on campus

University of Iowa changes phrasing regarding masking on campus

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 3, 2022

On the University of Iowa website for the Best Practices for Staying Healthy, the university now advises that “face masks are not required, but welcome.” That is a change in language from masks...

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The fraternity is suspended until 2026 after not complying with the University of Iowa's Code of Student Life policies.

University of Iowa’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity suspended until 2026

Kate Perez, News Reporter March 2, 2022

The University of Iowa has suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for at least four academic years, according to documents obtained by The Daily Iowan. The fraternity, more commonly known as PIKE,...

Will Meyer, left, and Kacie Frederick check the load of the U-Haul on Monday, July 26, 2021. Frederick said she had to move out of her old apartment but cannot get into her new one for 3 days, so they have to leave her things in the U-Haul.

USG providing education, resources for Iowa City lease gaps

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 1, 2022

Joshua Benjamin felt overwhelmingly embarrassed over the summer, when he found out he would have to find a place to live for nearly a month. Benjamin, who was a fourth-year student at the University...

Members of Undergraduate Student Government gather during the Undergraduate Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.

UI Native American constituency seat empty, USG hoping to fill to better represent marginalized groups

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter February 28, 2022

For the past two years, Undergraduate Student Government has been without a Native American constituency senator. The constituency senator program is part of USG efforts to diversify membership...

The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic building is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

UI researchers look into genetic causes, solutions for cleft palate and lip patients

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 28, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa are studying the genetics of cleft lips and palates to alleviate the financial and mental stressors of the condition on patients and their families. Clefts...

UI archivist David McCartney retires after 20 years

UI archivist David McCartney retires after 20 years

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor February 27, 2022

David McCartney holds history in his hands. The university archivist has combed through the University of Iowa’s Special Collections and University Archives for over two decades, trying to find...

Dennis Scheidt, a freelance photographer for Hawkeye Report, takes photos during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 86-60.

Hawkeye fan discovered, credentialed for photography after traction on Twitter

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter February 27, 2022

@webcentrick, a Twitter account with over 13,000 followers, began when an Iowa Athletics fan posted photos he had taken of the game from where he sat in the crowd. “I've always been a season ticket...