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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

Van Allen Hall Eastside staircase seen on March 7, 2023.

UI to replace Van Allen Hall stairs

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 7, 2023

Van Allen Hall will soon see significant construction changes in the coming months.  An estimated $475,053 will be spent on the replacement of stairs of select entrances as well as adding a ramp...

The Daily Iowan's 2023-24 executive editor, Sabine Martin, poses for a portrait on Monday, March 6, 2022.

Sabine Martin named as DI 2023-24 executive editor

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 6, 2023

Sabine Martin was selected Monday night to serve as The Daily Iowan’s executive editor for the 2023-24 academic year. Martin, the DI’s current managing editor, is a third-year University of...

Photo contributed by Justin Sloan.

Iowa City looks to add new acai bowl and smoothie chain

Hannah Lipski, News Reporter March 6, 2023

A new acai bowl and smoothie shop will soon be coming to Iowa City. Located at 312 S. Madison St., Everbowl, a California-based quick-serve acai bowl and smoothie chain, has its eyes on Iowa City...

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand speaks during the Kinney Summer BBQ Bash at the Kinney Family Farm in Oxford, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.

State Auditor Rob Sand demands athletic director Gary Barta leave UI before approving racial discrimination settlement funds

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 6, 2023

Iowa's State Auditor Rob Sand said Monday morning he will vote against using the general taxpayer fund for a settlement agreement between the University of Iowa and former Iowa football players unless...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

UI, regents settle racial discrimination lawsuit for $4.2 million with former Iowa football players

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 6, 2023

The University of Iowa and state Board of Regents plan to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit with 12 former Iowa football players for $4.2 million on Monday. The case’s plaintiffs — Akrum...

University of Iowa Counseling Services is seen at the Old Capitol Mall on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023.

Johnson County mental health providers reaching individual therapy capacities

Sydney Libert, News Reporter March 5, 2023

Johnson County mental health professionals are experiencing more client demand than their staff can handle, as the county’s rising need for mental health resources follows the national trend. According...

People protest during the third night of protests following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the chapter structure on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

UI student suing FIJI gets expanded defendant list ahead of July trial

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 5, 2023

Editor’s note: This article contains references to and descriptions of sexual assault. The University of Iowa student who is suing former members of the university’s Phi Gamma Delta, known as...

Contributed photo by Marcelo Mena.

UI alum leads national efforts in climate activism

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter March 5, 2023

Marcelo Mena-Carrasco often played in a stream by his house as a child near Santiago, Chile. The stream was frequently polluted and surrounded by trash. One day, as his mother scrubbed the oil off...

Jackson trial: Former UI student to serve three life sentences for murder of parents, sister

Jackson trial: Former UI student to serve three life sentences for murder of parents, sister

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter March 3, 2023

Former University of Iowa student Alexander Jackson, 22, will serve three consecutive life sentences in prison without the possibility of parole for the fatal shootings of his parents and sister in...

Mug of John Muriello.

Former UI professor to plead guilty of child porn possession, meth distribution

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor March 3, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The disgraced former music school professor who was under investigation for possession of child pornography and meth distribution while still...

A University of Iowa police truck is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UI to combine all safety services into one organization

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 2, 2023

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is rebranding the department to pull all safety services into one organization called the Office of Campus Safety. The Office of Campus Safety will...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is seen on April 6, 2022.

Iowa City’s Hamburg Inn No. 2 has reopened after being closed for one month

Natalie Miller, News Reporter March 2, 2023

Well-known Iowa City diner Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopened Feb. 22 with new management following a two-month closure. The restaurant, located at 214 N. Linn St., closed in January to reportedly make repairs...