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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Demonstrators gather at the Old Capitol Building to protest Texas's 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...

College of Psychiatry professor Ellen Van der Plas poses for a portrait at Willow Creek Park in Iowa City on Fiday, Sept. 17, 2021.

UI continues research analyzing brains of young cancer patients

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter September 21, 2021

University of Iowa researchers are continuing to provide creative methods to improve the quality of life for young cancer survivors — a practice started by the UI College of Psychiatry one year ago. Ellen...

The Iowa marching band performs during halftime of a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Hawkeye Marching Band takes time off from traveling

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter September 20, 2021

The first Cy-Hawk game in two years was missing a key element in the stands, as the Hawkeye Marching Band did not travel to Jack Trice Stadium with the football team. Marching band student leaders...

Herky enters the field before a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

Herky the Hawk brings magic back to the UI

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter September 19, 2021

Herky the Hawk, the University of Iowa’s mascot, had some challenges to overcome as this year's football season began. Herky and his security team spent the time away from in-person events in...

U for Us member Rebecca Evans speaks during the March for Survivors demonstration on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Their goal is to support survivors of sexual assault, and they plan to meet every Thursday at 5 p.m on the Pentacrest.

Fiji protests inspire new student organization, demonstrations

Meg Doster, News Reporter September 16, 2021

The protests against the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, known as FIJI, has inspired a new organization to take root on campus. U for Us is a group that advocates for survivors of sexual assault. “What...