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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

New diner takes flight

BEN TOWAR January 23, 2015

Each week, The Daily Iowan will provide an in-depth look at an Iowa City business. Looking in from the lone window on Dubuque Street, Pullman Bar & Diner almost seems dwarfed, located near the iconic...

Mason discusses challenges

CHRIS HIGGINS January 23, 2015

As University of Iowa President Sally Mason transitions to retirement, several challenges and crises during her tenure have resurfaced in media, meetings, and her reflection on her time here. “These...

The Community of Color proved successful

DANIEL VALENTIN January 23, 2015

Lured by music and the smell of food, students flocked to the Currier Hall Van Oel Multipurpose Room on Wednesday to take part in a twice-annual social event hosted by the Center for Diversity and Enrichment. Faculty...

UI student admits increase

BRENDAN MAGEE January 23, 2015

Students whose applications were accepted by the University of Iowa are up 9 percent —nearly 1,400 more students — from the previous academic year, University of Iowa officials said. UI President...

Colorless

JOSHUA HOUSING January 22, 2015

I still recall being a young elementary student at a public school on the South Side of Chicago, entering the gym, and seeing the sign hanging above the door: “Black men are an endangered species.”...

UI considering a Korean minor

ALYSSA GUZMAN January 22, 2015

Due to the recent partnership of the King Sejong Institute and the Ewha Women’s University in Seoul, South Korea, the University of Iowa has been able to expand its Korean language and culture programs. Though...

Uber holding back from coming to Iowa City

CORY PORTER January 22, 2015

Revisions to taxi ordinance allowing such companies as Uber are one step closer to becoming a reality in Iowa City, but Uber isn’t happy with the revisions. “It’s clear the City Council...

Regents discuss presidential search

BEN MARKS January 22, 2015

With University of Iowa President Sally Mason having announced her impending retirement, the state Board of Regents will begin to search for a new president with some ideas about the person the group wants...

Two flood projects near completion

EFE AYANRUOH January 22, 2015

The flood-recovery projects for two University of Iowa buildings affected by the 2008 flood, the IMU and Mayflower Hall, are nearing completion. The two buildings are part of the flood projects across...

Ernst basks in national spotlight

REBECCA MORIN January 21, 2015

She never really disappeared from the spotlight following her November win, but newly elected Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is here to stay. Ernst presented the GOP response to President Obama’s State...

Search for UI president begins

CARLY MATTHEW January 21, 2015

After approving University of Iowa President Sally Mason’s retirement, the state Board of Regents discussed the process it will use to find a new president. When asked how the next presidential...

Regents reflect on Mason’s presidency

CARLY MATTHEW January 21, 2015

The state Board of Regents voted to name University of Iowa President Sally Mason “president emeritus” upon her retirement and follow post-retirement guidelines in her original 2007 contract. “My...

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