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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

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University of Iowa student named one of four SNL Scholars

Mary Hartel, News Reporter January 26, 2021

Alexi Bolden fell in love with comedy in the fifth grade, watching the season 34 cast of Saturday Night Live tell jokes and perform improv before the world. Now, she will get the chance to follow in...

Can goods slowly fill the shelf at the U of Iowa food pantry, on Friday, Jan 22, 2021.

Food Pantry at Iowa faces unprecedented demand, volunteers seek additional aid

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter January 26, 2021

The University of Iowa Food Pantry, a student-run organization, is seeking additional funding from the university after it experienced an unprecedented increase in demand in 2020. The Food Pantry...

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

Underrepresented groups report lower satisfaction in campus climate, UI embarks on new DEI initiatives

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough January 25, 2021

The University of Iowa is launching new diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, including mandatory training for senior administrators, after conclusions from the 2020 campus climate survey found...

A vehicle display in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan 18, 2021.

Iowa City Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration virtually celebrates human rights advocates

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor January 18, 2021

The University of Iowa and Iowa City kicked off their Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration — a full two weeks of festivities, online programming, and service projects this year — on Monday, to celebrate...

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

Study abroad canceled through through Aug. 1

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor January 15, 2021

Study abroad will be canceled at the University of Iowa for the spring semester and the summer of 2021. In a campus-wide email, the UI said all study abroad and university-sponsored international...

Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

UIHC union begins contract negotiations with state Board of Regents, asks for wage increase

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter January 13, 2021

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics caregivers asked for a 5 percent raise per year in their two-year contract with the state state Board of Regents on Wednesday. During the first virtual bargaining...

Members of the Senate take part in a session within the senate chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines.

Reynolds’ state budget proposal underfunds public universities’ request

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor January 12, 2021

Iowa’s three regent-governed universities would see a budget boost of $15 million under Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposed state budget — underfunding university leaders’ requests after lawmakers...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Harreld denounces violence at U.S. Capitol

Rylee Wilson, News Editor January 6, 2021

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld issued a statement on Wednesdays’s storming of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump demonstrators, calling on the university community to remain calm.  Harreld...

The UI Acacia Fraternity is seen on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.

‘This isn’t worth it.’ Former member of deregistered Acacia Fraternity recounts events leading to chapter suspension

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor December 16, 2020

Being blindfolded and forced to drink a “horrible” concoction, coerced into signing a lease, locked in an attic overnight in below-freezing temperatures, and having his fingertips burned by a match...

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

Students, faculty prepare for uncertain spring semester

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 15, 2020

Students and professors are preparing for a spring semester with some questions still unanswered. The UI announced winter break would be extended by a week and there would be no spring break in...

Leon Spies, a criminal defense attorney in Iowa City, poses for a portrait in his office. Spies attended the University of Iowa for both his undergraduate degree and for law school. His firm was originally called Mellon & Spies, but is now called Spies & Pavelich law firm. Spies will be covering the upcoming trial Roy Browning, whos accused of murdering his wife, UI employee JoEllen Browning.

‘Loving a challenge:’ Leon Spies lives life on the edge of the seat of the courtroom as Iowa City criminal defense attorney

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor December 15, 2020

Never afraid to face any obstacle, Iowa City Attorney Leon Spies has lived a storied career on the edge of his courtroom seat as a criminal defense attorney. “I have that reputation for loving...

Ran Huo quarantine room is seen from her stay in Cambodia. (Contributed)

Hassles heading home: University of Iowa international students recount memories of quarantine centers

Mary Hartel, News Reporter December 15, 2020

As winter break approaches, many University of Iowa international students are encountering barriers to make their journeys home, including travel restrictions, inflated airfare, and government-mandated...

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