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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

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One UI Ph.D. student is studying America’s haunted memories

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 29, 2020

As Halloween approaches, many at the University of Iowa are watching horror movies from their couches — one UI student is researching how real-life institutions make their way into scary stories. Diann Rozsa,...

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

State Board of Regents announces UI Presidential Search Committee composition

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 29, 2020

Half of the committee tasked with searching for candidates for the next head Hawkeye will be faculty members. The state Board of Regents announced the makeup of the presidential search committee...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

Tippie dean search: University of Iowa business college holds its first forum after relaunching search with candidate Paolo Volpin

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter October 29, 2020

The Tippie College of Business held the first of three virtual forums to find a dean on Thursday morning.  Nearly 150 attendants heard from candidate Paolo Volpin, who emphasized how he would use...

University of Iowa’s Student Wellness is providing Koru Mindfulness Workshops focused on meditation, mindfulness, and minimizing stress. These workshops run for about 75 minutes once a week for four weeks.

Student Wellness launches fall Koru Mindfulness sessions

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter October 28, 2020

As students work through the stresses of exams and essays in a virtual environment, University of Iowa Student Wellness will be hosting a fall Koru Mindfulness workshop via Zoom. The college program...

Pictured is the Main Library at the University of Iowa on Oct. 28, 2020.

University of Iowa Libraries launching peer monitor program to promote mask compliance

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 28, 2020

The University of Iowa has implemented many changes on campus to ensure the safety of students, but one particular area of the university is struggling to ensure students are wearing face coverings:...

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

Email thread within the College of Dentistry community sparks debate

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor October 27, 2020

About 1,200 people in the University of Iowa College of Dentistry received a thread of emails on Oct. 16, where professors and students debated the purpose of an Executive Order from President Trump...

The United Nations celebrated 75 years on Oct. 24: World UN Day. The focus is that for 2020 and beyond, the UN will strive to build a better future for all.

Iowa, University of Iowa community leaders discuss the 75 anniversary of the United Nations

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 25, 2020

It’s been 75 years since the formation of the United Nations, and the international community is facing one of its greatest disruptions yet —  a pandemic that impacts both local and transnational...

University of Iowa AfroHouse director Shalisa Gladney poses for a portrait in Oak Grove Park on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020.

New Afro House Coordinator Shalisa Gladney adjusts to role in virtual format

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 25, 2020

Shalisa Gladney, the new coordinator for the University of Iowa Afro-American Cultural Center, is working to center students and uplift the foundations of the cultural center through community-building...

Freshman Tara Kielkopf poses on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Oct. 22, 2020. Kielkopf, like many other freshmen, has not had a typical start to college due to COVID-19. Freshmen are utilizing student organizations, social media, and many virtual methods to find a sense of a community during the pandemic.

First-year students use social media, Zoom breakout rooms, student orgs to find community

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 22, 2020

When Ashlyn Pearson envisioned her first year of college, she never imagined she would be living in a different state than her school.  She said she canceled her housing contract less than...

Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Tippie Dean search continues, three finalists to virtually visit campus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 22, 2020

The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has solidified three finalists for the Associate Dean position. Candidates will be coming to campus virtually over the next two weeks. The UI...

Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Criteria and process for applying for P3 grants to be released later this semester

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter October 22, 2020

Applications for campus grants from the University of Iowa's public-private partnership — expected to garner the UI $15 million every year to fund strategic initiatives — will be available for...

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University of Iowa eye experts say online classes lead to eye strain, lack of sleep for students

Sabine Martin, News Reporter October 20, 2020

University of Iowa freshman Darci Henkens cannot get to sleep. With all online courses, Henkens said she’s on her computer six to seven hours each day. Even with the added precaution of blue light...

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