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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

MacLean Hall is seen at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

MacLean Hall sees first major renovation in over a century

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 27, 2021

MacLean Hall will receive a major modernization after more than a century to correct fire safety, power wiring, improve accessibility, and provide classroom upgrades to fit campus and industry standards.  The...

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

AAUP, COGS question legal standing of prohibition on instructors requiring masks in class

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor September 26, 2021

Two organizations representing University of Iowa instructors sent an email to UI President Barbara Wilson and other administration Sunday evening accusing the UI of being in violation of Iowa law...

Photo Illustration by Dimia Burrell.

Market2Go returns with eco-friendly options

Christine Valora, News Reporter September 26, 2021

University of Iowa’s Housing and Dining program — Market2Go — launched as a campus solution to students’ inability to eat in the dining halls because of COVID-19, and has returned for this...

A concession stand attendant serves an alcoholic beverage during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. This is the first season Kinnick Stadium has sold alcohol.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon tackles can-collecting at Kinnick

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter September 26, 2021

In heaven there is no beer — but there are plenty of beer cans littered among the stands of Kinnick Stadium after a game. University of Iowa Dance Marathon is collecting cans at tailgates and...

Demonstrators gather at the Old Capitol Building to protest Texass anti-abortion law.

Pro-choice demonstrators promote reproductive rights at Old Capitol

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 24, 2021

A group of roughly 40 people assembled at the Old Capitol to demonstrate in favor of reproductive rights before they took to a march in the streets on Friday night.  According the organizers’...

Members of COGS protest the lack of mask mandates on campus at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

COGS files OSHA complaint calling the UI an unsafe work environment

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 24, 2021

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students filed a complaint with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration for violation of unsafe working conditions at the University of Iowa.  COGS alleges...

Photo Illustration by Dimia Burrell.

UI to use UICapture online learning platform full time

Simone Garza, News Reporter September 23, 2021

With an increasing number of online classes at the University of Iowa, the university is ending its license with Kaltura, the media hub used since 2017, and will implement UICapture, provided by online...

Iowa state Senator Zach Wahls takes notes during a discussion series on Free Speech and Social Media hosted by the state Board of Regents, the University of Iowa Public Policy Center, and the UI College of Law on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

UI series on state and national policy issues begins with conversation on free speech online, features Sens. Sinclair, Wahls

Natalie Dunlap, Politics Editor September 22, 2021

Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, and Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, joined professors and leaders of organizations in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers for a forum about free speech on social media and...

Construction is seen in the Education Technology Center inside the Lindquist Center on Sept. 20, 2021.

UI Lindquist Center’s modernization to complete next month

Isabel Tuisl, News Reporter September 22, 2021

The University of Iowa’s College of Education building, the Lindquist Center, is receiving major renovations scheduled to be complete next month. The first floor will have updated classrooms, according...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO Suresh Gunasekaran speaks at a virtual press conference on Sept. 22.

UI Health Care employees tiring out from marathon pandemic

Cooper Worth, News Reporter September 22, 2021

The staff of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics remain “exhausted” as employees continue to endure the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic as cases remain steady in Johnson County.   UIHC...

USG Vice President resigns, leaving uncertainty

USG Vice President resigns, leaving uncertainty

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 21, 2021

Undergraduate Student Government Vice President José Muñiz Jr. has resigned. USG President Regan Smock announced Muñiz Jr.’s decision during Tuesday night’s meeting. Smock said USG will review...

University of Iowa graduate research assistant Meng Zhou poses in front of his research Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

NASA grants research fellowship to UI grad student to track nighttime air quality

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 21, 2021

Aerosol particles are an important measure of air quality — but right now they can only be measured during the daytime, leaving scientists in the dark . University of Iowa graduate student Meng...

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