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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

From left: Hibah Lateef (contributed), Mushroor Kamal, Aliyan Warraich, Hanaa Masalmeh (contributed).

How post-9/11 Islamophobia impacted UI students

Hannah Pinski, Amplify Editor September 12, 2021

Although people assume Hanaa Masalmeh’s parents forced her to wear a hijab, she actually made the decision to wear it herself in 7th grade. Masalmeh wanted to stop hiding her identity and for people...

The Afro-American Cultural Center is seen at the University of Iowa Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

The UI Afro House hosts in-person Black Excellence Week

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter September 12, 2021

After being remote for the last 18 months because of the pandemic, the University of Iowa Afro House reopened its doors to welcome the Black student body in a week of celebration and space to be unapologetically...

The Chi Omega Sorority house is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Chi Omega is working together with University of Iowa Fraternity and Sorority Life and Johnson County Public Health campaign to try and get more people vaccinated. (Grace Kreber/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Public Health partners with Greek Life to increase vaccination

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 9, 2021

Greek organizations will compete this fall to see which chapter can get the highest proportion of members vaccinated against COVID-19. To promote more student vaccinations at the University of Iowa,...

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

UI fall enrollment slips, continuing four-year decline

Christine Valora, News Reporter September 9, 2021

The University of Iowa reported another year of decreasing enrollment rates — making four years of falling enrollment since fall 2017. Total student enrollment decreased by 394 since fall 2020,...

Ebenezer Adeyemi poses for a portrait at the University of Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

UI graduate student conducts six-year study of inequality, corruption in Nigeria

Simone Garza, News Reporter September 8, 2021

Ebenezer Adeyemi, a University of Iowa anthropology student, is researching the practice of post-colonial government in his home community of Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria as it impacts the residents who...

USG resolution addresses sexual misconduct, calls for members of Greek life to release statement in support of survivors

USG resolution addresses sexual misconduct, calls for members of Greek life to release statement in support of survivors

Ryan Hansen, New Reporter September 7, 2021

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution with the goal of addressing issues of sexual misconduct at the UI and “any location where sexual misconduct has taken...

Alyssa Pomponio and Amanda Elkins pose for a portrait outside of the Student Legal Services office on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Student Legal Services enacts three-year action plan for 50th anniversary

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 7, 2021

The University of Iowa Student Legal Services office will implement a three-year Action Plan to improve its services to students, as it commemorates its 50th year on campus. The plan was spearheaded...

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UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital names Alexander Bassuk as new physician-in-chief

Anthony Neri, News Reporter September 6, 2021

Alexander Bassuk hopes to expand excellence in all pediatric subspecialities in his new role as physician-in-chief of the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Bassuk, who was also named chair and...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Police served multiple warrants against FIJI and its members last year, court records show

Caleb McCullough, Executive Editor September 2, 2021

Editor's note: this article contains references to sexual assault. Iowa City Police executed search warrants against the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house and members in September 2020, according...

The John Pappajohn Business Building on a sunny afternoon on Sept. 1, 2021.

Tippie merges MBA programs, with a focus on flexibility and online development

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 2, 2021

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business has reinvented its online Master of Business Administration program, merging the part-time professional and full-time programs together with student...

The Iowa Hall Museum of Natural History is seen in MacBride Hall at the University of Iowa on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.

Pentacrest Museums reopen following UI’s COVID-19 guidelines

Emily Delgado, News Reporter September 2, 2021

After closing in March 2020 because of the pandemic, the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest Museums re-opened to the public in August, and now offer class tours and other visits for those interested...

Protesters wave signs in the street  in front of the President’s Residence during the second night of protests following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Protesters call for removal of UI FIJI chapter in second night of demonstrations

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 2, 2021

Around 200 people gathered at the University of Iowa President’s Residence on Wednesday evening, one night after a protest drew thousands to the FIJI house. The group continued to call for the Phi...

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