In the wake of the University of Iowa’s decision to review and restructure diversity scholarships that are based on protected-class criteria, college deans and departmental heads are examining how...
Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor
• February 6, 2024
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Short’s Burger and Shine was ordered to vacate its downtown Iowa City restaurant at 18 S. Clinton St. by Feb. 10 after a judge ruled the business...
The University of Iowa will have to revamp its diversity, equity, and inclusion departments, offices, policies, and efforts across campus after recommendations from the Iowa Board of Regents were approved...
Ella Christopher and Grace Nelson are navigating their Freshman year of college as students with a physical disability.
Along with new classes and a new environment the two are dealing with the shortcomings...
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program, also known as DVIP, started construction on a new emergency shelter located in Iowa City, with plans to open it in September 2024.Â
DVIP provides services...
A survey by the members of the diversity, equity, and inclusion study group of the state Board of Regents was sent out to students and faculty of Iowa’s three regent universities on Aug. 7 as the...
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action for college admissions. The following Friday, June 30, it struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.
In the midst...
Starbucks workers in downtown Iowa City became the first in the state to unionize on Friday, June 30. They also went on strike.
Starbucks workers at downtown Iowa City’s location at the corner...
When thinking of a typical video gamer, one might imagine a middle school boy playing Fortnite with his mom’s permission. One might also think of a middle-aged, greasy man with unkempt facial hair...
As one of the oldest pride festivals in the country, Iowa City Pride aims to promote an environment of inclusivity, acceptance, and community strength that persists year-round. This year’s pride...
The University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center will open its new location at 601 Melrose Ave. this fall after having its initial location closed.
Originally, the Pride Alliance Center operated out...
The University of Iowa faculty members and administrators are waiting for directions on how to proceed with diversity-related issues following the pause of new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives...
