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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

Iowa high-school students gather for STEM symposium

REBECCA MORIN March 1, 2013

Sarah Kunch has spent time researching many major topics, such as heart-rate variability in babies with diseases and carbon content in soils and how they contribute to global warming. However, she has...

Arrest rates lower among UI sororities and fraternities

REBECCA MORIN February 28, 2013

The University of Iowa greek community has seen a decrease in arrest rates, and some officials say this is a step in the right direction. In 2011, UI fraternities and sororities had double the number...

Iowa City group seeks signatures on red-light camera petition

JONATHAN SOLIS February 28, 2013

The University of Iowa Young Americans for Liberty student organization has teamed up with a community group called Stop Big Brother to petition against red-light cameras, drones, and other traffic-surveillance...

UI avoids controversy with Confucius Institute contract

CASSIDY RILEY February 28, 2013

Despite controversy at a Canadian university that led to the closing of its Confucius Institute, officials at the University of Iowa say they have taken measures to prevent the same occurrence. Confucius...

Iowa City’s high school AP test scores trump rising national average

STACEY MURRAY February 28, 2013

Iowa City West and City High’s Advance Placement scores have consistently topped national averages — demonstrated once again last week in the release of the Advance Placement test report. Advance...

Three events held in Pentacrest Museum postponed

JORDYN REILAND February 28, 2013

Three events at the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museum have been rescheduled following postponements last week because of inclement weather. According to a news release, the UI Explorers Seminar, Humanities...

Latham not running for Senate

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 28, 2013

Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, announced Wednesday he would not seek election to U.S. Senate, according to his chief of staff. Latham was rumored to be considering running for the Senate seat that will be vacated...

2012 Iowa graduation rates increase

JORDYN REILAND February 28, 2013

The graduation rate for Iowa's class of 2012 increased by nearly 1 percentage point, according to a report released today by the Iowa Department of Education.  According to a release, the 2012 statewide...

Iowa City looks for unused prom apparel for ‘Project Prom’

JORDYN REILAND February 28, 2013

City officials are requesting prom wear for their “Project Prom” initiative. According to an Iowa City news release, the project asks for unused prom-wear including dresses, tuxedos, shoes,...

UISG and ECGPS accepting applications for committee positions

JORDYN REILAND February 28, 2013

The Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students and the University of Iowa Student Government are looking for applicants for Presidential Charter and Advisory Committees. According to an email...

ECGPS approves nearly $470K to nine on-campus organizations

JORDYN REILAND February 28, 2013

The University of Iowa Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students unanimously approved funding of almost $470,000 for nine campus organizations. “I'm happy that [the Executive Council]...

Iowa City first responders don’t anticipate drastic effects from sequestration

BRENT GRIFFITHS February 28, 2013

Federal agencies are preparing for Friday’s deadline for automatic spending cuts, including those to law enforcement and other first responders. While local agencies anticipate cuts, they don’t...