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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

Demonstrators march during an immigration protest in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance.

The legacy and history of Latino protest at UI

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 25, 2025

The protest by Latino members of Iowa City is the latest in a lineage of protests intended to support and uplift their community’s voices. In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order...

Attendees play at a card table during Casino Night at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board and had a turnout of over two hundred students.

CAB hosts casino night for 22nd year

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 23, 2025

Slot machines, prizes, food and drinks, and electric energy filled the Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom on Saturday as a long line wrapped around the building by just 8:15 p.m. The Campus Activities...

Oliver Weilein speaks to the Young Democratic Socialists of America at the Iowa Memorial Union on Thursday, Feb 20, 2025. The YDSA invited him to a Q&A to talk about his campaign for Iowa City Council, where he is running against Ross Nusser in a March 4 election.

IC City Council candidate Oliver Weilein holds second meet and greet at IMU

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 20, 2025

The Young Democratic Socialists of America hosted Iowa City City Council candidate Oliver Weilein for a second meet-and-greet event at the Iowa Memorial Union Thursday evening. After introducing...

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USG’s new Bridge to Success Scholarship awarded to two UI first-gen students

Isobel Perez, News Reporter February 20, 2025

In recognition of the dedication and work invested into their pursuit of higher education, the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government awarded the first-ever Bridge to Success Scholarship...

Cielo Herrera leads a discussion on President Donald Trump’s executive orders during a meeting of the Iowa chapter of Bridge USA at Yotopia Frozen Yogurt in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Bridge Iowa was started by Herrera to encourage people of different political ideologies to find common ground.

Bridge Iowa holds first event at Yotopia

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 19, 2025

Bridge Iowa, the local chapter of the 80 nationwide chapters of the BridgeUSA organization, held its first event on Wednesday at Yotopia in Iowa City. BridgeUSA’s mission is to empower young people...

Cars drive down Riverside St. in Iowa City on Wednesday, February. 19, 2025.

Studies from researchers at the UI affirm dangers of distracted driving

Madison Schuler, News Reporter February 19, 2025

Researchers at the University of Iowa’s Injury Prevention Research Center and the Transportation Research Injury Prevention Safety Lab have found a complete ban on cellphone use while driving, except...

Board of regents president Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. UIHC workers union members met with the Board of Regents to negotiate their next contract last week.

UIHC workers present contract demands to Iowa regents

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 18, 2025

Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union met with the Iowa Board of Regents bargaining team to begin negotiations for their 2025-27 contract. The UIHC chapter of the Service Employees...

Photo illustration of textbooks along with artificial intelligence tools.

AI enhanced textbooks draw concern from UI professors

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 18, 2025

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology are integrating “smart” features into online textbooks, allowing students to interact with the material through personalized explanations,...

University of Iowa business major Charlie DeGroot styles a customer’s nails inside of Rienow residence hall on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Degroot along with many other Iowa students do others nails out of dormitories.

Nailed it: UI students find success doing nails on campus

Grace Olson, News Editor February 18, 2025

Sitting at a table splayed with UV lights, and a rainbow of polishes and brushes, University of Iowa first-year student Charlie DeGroot had meticulously arranged her station. As I sat down for our...

Palin Narsian, Naina Miranda, and Sophia Karthik, members of the Diabetes Link program listen during an interview with the Daily Iowan in Iowa City on Feb, 11, 2025. The program offers support and advocacy for those with type one diabetes.

UI Diabetes Link searches for community amid growing diagnosis rates

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor February 18, 2025

More than 7,500 students with Type 1 diabetes enter college every year, and the number is only growing. At the University of Iowa, a student organization called Diabetes Link is working to support...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Eight UI diversity councils no longer recognized as of Monday

Emma Jane, News Reporter February 17, 2025

As of Monday, Feb. 17, the following University of Iowa councils will no longer be recognized by the university: Council on the Status of Women African American Council Latinx Council ...

The University of Iowa International Programs office is seen in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The University offers study abroad programs in approximately 50 countries throughout the world.

Studying abroad programs becoming more popular among UI students

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter February 16, 2025

The University of Iowa has a multitude of international programs through which students can travel to 49 countries in over 200 study abroad programs. Multiple options for lengths are available, including...