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

Mason talks tuition freeze, SAE, and children’s hospital in DI Q&A

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

The Daily Iowan: The state Board of Regents proposed a tuition freeze for students as early as the next school year. Do you think there's a significant need for a tuition freeze now?

Iowa River Landing Clinic opens next Friday

ANNA THEODOSIS September 26, 2012

Local officials are excited because one of the many construction projects in the Iowa City area will be finished with the grand opening of the Iowa River Landing Clinic on Oct. 5. The new clinic will...

Socialist candidate for president Lindsey visits Iowa City

LAUREN COFFEY September 26, 2012

In the midst of election season, socialism is not a typical political party most voters think about. Presidential candidate and socialist Peta Lindsay wants to change that. Lindsay, 28, came to the Pedestrian...

UI officials discuss incorporating Hancher performances into classroom teaching

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

Representatives from Hancher Auditorum spoke to the University of Iowa Faculty Senate Sept. 25 about incorporating Hancher performances into classroom teaching. President Linda Snetselaar invited Jacob...

Police charge two juveniles in Regina bomb threats

DI STAFF September 26, 2012

Two Regina Catholic Education Center students have been charged in connection with two recent bomb threats at the school. According to an Iowa City police press release, officials arrested and charged...

Sigma Alpha Epsilon frat removed from UI campus following ‘hazing and violations’

JORDYN REILAND September 25, 2012

The University of Iowa will have one fewer fraternity following Monday’s decision to remove Sigma Alpha Epsilon from campus. According to a statement from the national headquarters, the...

Proposed Iowa City hotel will be the first of its kind in Iowa

NATHANIEL OTJEN September 25, 2012

A new 12-story hotel tower may soon come to Iowa City, and while the proposed facility has found support among city officials, many students are wary of a new addition to the downtown scene. Kinseth Hospitality...

New Hancher groundbreaking postponed

MATT STARNS September 25, 2012

Ground will not be broken as scheduled on Oct. 19 for the new Hancher, but officials say the building’s construction schedule and projected opening will not be affected. “A groundbreaking...

Iowa Congressional leaders place pressure on Republicans for farm bill

CASSIDY RILEY September 25, 2012

One agricultural expert at Iowa State University says the country would take a step backward if the U.S. House of Representatives don’t pass the proposed farm bill by the end of the year — a view...

Non-profit ReSpectacle continues to expand its reach worldwide

BRIANNA JETT September 25, 2012

All over the world, people go without prescription glasses simply because they cannot afford them. And all over the United States, unused glasses sit hidden in drawers or behind the bathroom mirror, replaced...

Local religious leaders discuss Muslim-Christian relations

STACEY MURRAY September 25, 2012

In a current worldwide state of Muslim discrimination, local religious leaders —Muslims and non-Muslims — offer a bit of advice for the world to move towards a more peaceful state: Talk. The Rev....

Nickel and Dimed author calls for minimum wage increase at UI

NICK HASSETT September 25, 2012

Barbara Ehrenreich has a message for Americans: Stop kicking those who are down. The author, activist, and journalist spoke at the Englert Theater, 221 E. Washington St., Monday night, presenting her...

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