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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Student protestors cheer in support of speakers in front of the Old Capital, Mar. 1, 2023.

UI organizations react to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 8, 2023

University of Iowa organizations are concerned for the LGBTQ+ community with the rise of anti-LGTBQ+ legislation that is making its way through the 2023 legislative session. The Iowa House and...

American civil rights activist Jim Obergefell delivers a speech at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Feb. 28th.

Jim Obergefell, from landmark Supreme Court case, speaks at UI IMU

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor February 28, 2023

For Jim Obergefell and John Arthur, it was love at third sight.  Obergefell, the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court that legalized same-sex marriage throughout the United States, spoke at...

An Iowa City firetruck is seen at the Iowa City Fire Station 1 Headquarters Oct.12, 2022.

Iowa City Fire Department faces discrimination lawsuit regarding sexism, racism, and homophobia

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor February 14, 2023

The Iowa City Fire Department is currently facing a discrimination lawsuit after former employee Sadie McDowell reported the unit for accounts of sexism, racism, and homophobia. The trial is currently...

The John Pappajohn Business Building is seen in Iowa City on January 24, 2023.

Accessibility adjustments made to Pappajohn Business Building

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter February 14, 2023

The University of Iowa has been working to improve accessibility at the John Pappajohn Business Building, most recently by installing larger accessibility buttons that open doors in the building. Rick...

Senator At-Large Delaney Orewiler speaks during a USG Meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

USG confirms Marco Morel as first Deputy Director of Justice and Equity

Archie Wagner, News Reporter January 31, 2023

University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government confirmed current Sen. Marco Morel as the first deputy director of justice and equity at Tuesday’s meeting.  The creation of the position for...

“Excluded No More,” “Escucha Mi Voz,” “Todo Para Todos,” and more signs are seen in the Johnson County Administration Building on January 24, 2022. About 100 protesters were pushing for funding from the Board of Supervisors Joint Entities Meeting.

Iowan immigrant advocacy group helps distribute $600 pandemic relief checks

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter January 17, 2023

Escucha Mi Voz Iowa helped West Liberty become the country's first city to start distributing $600 pandemic relief checks to farm and meatpacking workers. On Jan. 2, the Iowa City community organization...

The Old Capitol is pictured on April 14, 2022.

UI DEI committee identifies retention, belonging as obstacles for CLAS members

Grace Katzer, News Reporter January 16, 2023

Low faculty retention and belonging were among the top issues addressed in the 2022 annual University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report released...

Kayla Buehring, a University of Iowa student, poses for a portrait on the Pentecrest on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Buehring explained she is proud to represent the Hispanic community at the University. “To show that there are people from our community who are doing things that some have been told they can’t do makes feels good,” she said.

University of Iowa Hispanic student enrollment on rise

Virginia Russell, News Reporter December 4, 2022

Hispanic student enrollment numbers are growing across all Iowa public universities — including the University of Iowa. A recent state Board of Regents report stated Hispanic and Latinx students make...

Protesters and fans listen to Allen West speak at a Young Americans for Freedom event on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

Guest speaker discouraging DEI initiatives on campus, draws controversy from students

Lauren White, Politics Reporter November 30, 2022

Allen West, retired Lt. Col for The Army, visited the University of Iowa Wednesday evening where he said focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion is bad for the country. He was welcomed by the...

A block party-goer grabs a plate of egg rolls at the Homecoming Multicultural Block Party on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

UI’s annual Multicultural Block Party brings together cultural group

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter October 27, 2022

The University of Iowa held its annual Multicultural Block Party on Tuesday, an event aimed at bringing together the community’s different cultural groups. Hosted by the UI Homecoming Executive...

Contributed photo of Jocelyn Williams.

UI graduate student wins Iowa City Human Rights award

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter October 26, 2022

Jocelyn Williams, a graduate student at the University of Iowa’s School of Planning and Public Affairs, is the newest recipient of the Kenneth Cmiel Human Rights Award from the City of Iowa City...

Contributed photo from Gursharan Virk

UI student serves his country while upholding religious beliefs

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter October 10, 2022

When he became a Hawkeye, University of Iowa third-year student Gursharan Virk was unable to wear his turban or keep his beard and wear a U.S. Air Force uniform.  Now, Virk is the first Sikh Air...

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