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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

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa student leaders offer feedback while university searches for new president

Brian Grace, News Reporter December 11, 2020

University of Iowa students voiced that they hoped to see more focus on student interaction and support from the next UI president during the first of three listening posts hosted by the UI presidential...

Photo of the slide presentation for the volunteer project with NFC.

Tippie graduate students collaborate with Neighborhood Finance Corporation to assist with outreach

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter December 10, 2020

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business graduate students have been collaborating with a finance corporation to help potential-homeowners find affordable housing. The graduate students started...

Boxed board games are seen at Critical Hit Games in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.

Rape Victim Advocacy Program launching Dungeons & Dragons therapy sessions

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter December 10, 2020

The Rape Victim Advocacy Program will begin hosting game sessions of the popular tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons, to help victims of sexual violence identify and address their trauma. The...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Presidential search committee to hold listening sessions

Sabine Martin, News Reporter December 8, 2020

The University of Iowa will host listening sessions for faculty, staff, and students to share input on the search for the next head Hawkeye.  The first out of ten listening sessions for the University...

Iowa Student Legal Services office is seen located on the ground floor of the IMU on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Many University of Iowa student renters remain ineligible for Iowa eviction aid

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter December 6, 2020

With a Dec. 31 expiration date for a CDC-mandated eviction moratorium approaching, students looking for housing assistance may not be eligible for several rent assistance programs in the Hawkeye State. The...

Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin in a still from Netflixs Tiger King.

Carole Baskin encourages Iowa Law students with personalized video

Lauren White, Politics Reporter December 6, 2020

At the start of COVID-19 isolation in the U.S. last spring, the Netflix Original “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” premiered and garnered huge audiences nationwide, including a certain...

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a Biden drive-in rally on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Around 200 cars parked on the grounds and a few people gathered at the front as Biden commented on a change in the presidency and promised to address issues with public health due to the Coronavirus.

Joe Biden’s presidency could bring major changes to higher education

Caleb McCullough, Politics Editor December 3, 2020

While president-elect Joe Biden has yet to name a nominee for Secretary of Education, his plan for higher education could bring many changes to America’s colleges, including the University of Iowa. Public...

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

Iowa legislators weigh in on College of Dentistry ‘free speech’ concerns

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor December 3, 2020

What started as an email thread in the University of Iowa College of Dentistry turned into a battle over free speech on campus, roping in Iowa Republican legislators. One lawmaker advocated on behalf...

Photo of Marissa Mueller. Contributed.

Iowa Track and Field’s Marissa Mueller awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2020

Every high-level athlete has reached “the zone” at least once in their sporting lives. Iowa javelin thrower Marissa Mueller entered that zone on Nov. 21, but she wasn’t competing on the infield....

A University of Iowa College of Dentistry student poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Sunday Nov. 29, 2020.

‘Isolated and anxious:’ University of Iowa dental students react to an email thread and remarks made within their college

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor December 1, 2020

On Oct. 19, Megha Puranam was sitting in her classroom rotating through her clinics as a third-year University of Iowa dental student. While waiting for patients to arrive, she observed conversations...

University of Iowa senior engineering students, Jake Robinson and Logan O’Brien pose for a portrait in the Seamans Center in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, November 17th, 2020. Due to complication with COVID-19, they current class of graduating seniors will not have an in-person presentation at the end of the semester to showcase their capstone project, which is an important networking event for graduating seniors.

University of Iowa engineering majors prepare to showcase capstone project virtually, missing networking opportunities

Brian Grace, News Reporter December 1, 2020

Logan O’Brien and a group of his friends toured the mechanical engineering projects at a showcase last year in the Main Library. As a mechanical engineering student, O'Brien knew he’d be working...

University of Iowa dieticians offer advice as disordered eating habits rise during pandemic

University of Iowa dieticians offer advice as disordered eating habits rise during pandemic

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter November 30, 2020

As COVID-19 has caused people to remain at home and modify daily routines, many have developed unhealthy eating habits by eating too much or not enough. Dieticians at the University of Iowa recommend...

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