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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 Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Legislators entertain possibility of financial literacy requirement

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 25, 2019

Iowa legislators have filed a bill that, should it pass, will require public-school students statewide to learn how to responsibly manage their money. In the past, legislators have attempted to implement...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

American Dream theme semester creates campus and community conversation

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter January 24, 2019

For the spring 2019 semester, the University of Iowa will host a variety of events, discussions, and classes centered on the idea of the American Dream as part of the ongoing theme semester program. Now...

Supporters hold signs at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding DACAs rescission has been a highly controversial issue in national politics.

UI Dreamers remain safe but want permanent solution

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter January 24, 2019

Hawkeye Dreamers will not have to worry about leaving the U.S. for at least several more months after the Supreme Court on Tuesday took no action on a case concerning the legality of the Trump administration’s...

Judge strikes down part of 2017 Iowa voter-ID law

Judge strikes down part of 2017 Iowa voter-ID law

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor January 24, 2019

A District 5C Court judge struck down a part of the 2017 voter-ID law that prevented Iowa county auditors from using an existing voter database to verify voters' identity. The bill, which was signed...

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trumps former personal attorney, and fixer, arrives at federal court for his sentencing hearing, Dec. 12, 2018 in New York City. Cohen is set to be sentenced by a federal judge after pleading guilty in August to several charges, including multiple counts of tax evasion, a campaign finance violation and lying to Congress. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images/TNS)

Michael Cohen delays congressional testimony, citing threats from President Trump

January 24, 2019

By Chris Megerian Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON _ President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, postponed his scheduled appearance on Capitol Hill, citing "ongoing threats" from Trump and...

Calvin Hall is seen on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

Banks, credit unions respond to longest government shutdown

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter January 24, 2019

With the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continuing into its 34th day, some Iowa banks and credit unions are offering a special loan program to federal employees facing a dearth of paychecks. Some...

Members of the UISG meet in the Black Box Theater on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

Demographics Assessment Team offers recommendations for representation in UISG

Mastura Ibnat, News Reporter January 24, 2019

“Every student has the right to be represented by a democratic student government,” Section 8 of the Student Bill of Rights states. Demographics Assessment Team lead Tristan Schmidt kept this statement...

Westlawn Hall at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Westlawn Hal is the location of University Counseling Services. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

UCS survey reveals students thoughts on anxiety, stress management

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter January 24, 2019

Although many college students are probably aware of the high level of stress on their campus, or in their daily lives at school, fewer have probably given thought to the benefits of learning how to prevent...

The Iowa State Capitol is shown on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Bill to eliminate professor tenure reintroduced in Iowa Legislature

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 24, 2019

UPDATE Feb. 2: The legislation recently passed a three-member Senate Education subcommittee — the first procedural hurdle to becoming a state law. From there, the Senate Education Committee will need...

UI printmaking professor creates artwork through influence of science

UI printmaking professor creates artwork through influence of science

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter January 23, 2019

UI printmaking Assistant Professor Terry Conrad has created artwork inspired by tagging along with a research mission studying tiny creatures called foraminifera, a group of single-cell organisms able...

Ron Stallworth poses for a portrait on Wednesday, January 23. Stallworth, whose memoir Black Klansman was adapted into a Spike Lee film, discusses his time as a police officer and his infiltration into the Ku Klux Klan.

‘Black Klansman’ Ron Stallworth remembers his time in the KKK

Charles Peckman, News reporter January 23, 2019

“If you play their game, you can defeat them at their own game.” As Ron Stallworth sat behind a microphone in KRUI’s studio Wednesday afternoon, the crisp January sunlight seemed to shine through...

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