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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

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Board of Regents approve University of Iowa’s request for degree in sustainability science

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 8, 2019

After three years of development, the University of Iowa has received approval from the state Board of Regents to offer a bachelor of science degree in sustainability science beginning in the fall. It...

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

Charles Peckman, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Although Lanzhou, China, is about as far away from Iowa City as a person can travel — 6,975 miles, to be exact — that distance did not stop graduating senior Zhiting “Jack” Feng from traveling...

University of Iowa research student Mahmoud Ali poses for a portrait in the Medical Education Research Facility on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Mahmoud and his team discovered a link between sleep apnea and myeloma, a deadly blood cancer.

Study finds correlation between sleep apnea, multiple myeloma

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Research conducted at the University of Iowa linking sleep apnea and multiple myeloma could lead to potential treatment and prevention for patients at risk of the deadly cancer. Studies conducted on mice...

(From left) Demetrius Perry, Peter Krogull, and Tony Casella pose for a portrait at their store Vice in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Vice sells streetwear and vintage clothing to the Iowa City community, and online through their e-Bay page. In April Perry, Krogull, and Casella started a podcast about sneakers, fashion, and the fashion culture of Iowa City.

Iowa City’s Vice launches podcast about fashion, culture

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter May 8, 2019

The shelves of Vice, the Vintage Iowa City Exchange, host an array of sneakers boasting $300 price tags, and racks of T-shirts sporting Supreme logos and classic rock bands line the walls. Located at...

Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

Hancher announces 2019-20 season lineup, including 3 broadway shows

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter May 8, 2019

Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday announced its lineup of acts for the 2019-20 season, garnering a wide variety of artists showcasing their talent to Iowa City. The lineup consists of musical acts such...

Mollie Tibbetts

Organization remembers University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts on her 21st birthday

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Mollie Tibbetts would have turned 21 years old today. Around the U.S., people are committing 21 acts of kindness or donating $21 today in University of Iowa student Tibbetts’ honor. Donations will...

City Councilor John Thomas addresses complaints regarding the new benches for the Pedestrian Mall at City Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Some community members feel that the new benches are hostile to the homeless.

City Council comes to three-year decision on Forest View mobile home park

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter May 7, 2019

The Iowa City City Council took its first step with a consideration of the rezoning of the Forest View mobile-home park on Tuesday. Forest View sits south of Interstate 80 and west of North Dubuque Street....

Christopher Merrill, the director of the International Writing Program, makes a phone call at his desk on April 12. Merrill’s career began with covering the 1990 Fifa World Cup in Italy, and he has visited more than 100 countries.

International Writing Program director reflects on worldwide career

Charlie Peckman, News Reporter May 7, 2019

With stacks of documents, books, volumes of poetry, and atlases, the organized chaos of Christopher Merrill’s office on the second floor of the Shambaugh House holds almost as many stories as the man...

Grinnell man accused of eluding officers while under the influence of marijuana, methamphetamine

May 7, 2019

Authorities have accused a Grinnell man of eluding law enforcement while under the influence of marijuana and methamphetamine.  Jeremy Bruce, 36, was charged May 7 with reckless driving, eluding,...

Photo Illustration/Katina Zentz

UI researchers find connection between not eating breakfast and increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 7, 2019

The saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” has been given a new meaning after researchers in the University of Iowa College of Public Health found a connection between not eating...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics building is seen from the west on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

Researchers look into a new treatment for myeloma

Josie Fischels, News Reporter May 7, 2019

Thanks to a four-year, $1.52 million grant from the U.S. Defense Department, University of Iowa scientists will be able to conduct research based on their prediction that anti-CD24 antibodies could eliminate...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

Looming liver donation policy causes UIHC to take a stand

Josie Fischels, News Reporter May 7, 2019

A new policy from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the United Network for Organ Sharing would ship liver organ donations from Iowa to locations where officials have determined they...

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