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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

Students walk past the brain rock on the busy T. Anne Cleary Walkway Wednesday Sep 6, 2017.(Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

In Their Own Words: Semester almost over for UI students

November 28, 2017

Anna Thompson UI junior “Yeah, I’m ready to be back at school after break, I feel that break is a bit too long. I would rather have a shorter fall break instead.” Madison Krause UI freshman “I...

Thanksgiving turkey, styled by Mark Graham, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.   (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

In Their Own Words: Students look forward to Thanksgiving break

November 17, 2017

Hawkeyes have just one more day to power through classes. We asked UI students, “What are you most excited about for Thanksgiving break?”          

Hundreds of neglected dogs from a puppy mill in Montague County were relocated to a warehouse in the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday July 7, 2009.  (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

In their own words: Petland allegedly buys from puppy mills

November 15, 2017

Adin Herr, UI junior “I had no idea that that was even a thing. I don’t know a whole lot about it.” RELATED: Doggie health fair helps residents and their pets Jaelyn Potvin, UI...

Police respond to a call of shots fired on the Pedestrian Mall on Aug. 27, 2017. No University of Iowa students were wounded in in the incident. One of the shooting victims died, and Lamar Wilson has been charged with first-degree murder. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

In Their Own Words: Students respond to local gun violence

November 14, 2017

Annalise Castro Senior “You don’t really think it’s something that will affect us in a relatively small town in Iowa, but the last shooting that just happened on the corner of College and Linn....

President-elect Donald Trump pumps his fist, with running mate Mike Pence standing by, following a speech to his supporters after winning the election at  the Election Night Party at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. (J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday/TNS)

In their own words: Is America great again?

November 9, 2017

Today marks just over a year after the 2016 presidential election that shocked the country. In an upset that stunned even his supporters, businessman Donald Trump was elected as the  45th U.S. president....

In their own words: why don’t people vote local?

In their own words: why don’t people vote local?

November 8, 2017

On Nov. 7, elections took place around the U.S. But when The Daily Iowan asked five random students if they planned on voting for city council, all of them said no. On Tuesday, we decided to ask more students...

Investigators work at the scene of a mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman/TNS)

In Their Own Words: Is gun control discourse effective?

November 7, 2017

Two of the five deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history have happened in just over a month. Gun control inevitably permeates conversations after these tragedies. We asked people on campus, “What...

File photo (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

In their own words: Do you pay attention to local and national news?

November 2, 2017

Christin Corcoran, junior I pay attention to national news, but local news, not so much. Olivia Williams, junior I actually do. I try, like if I’m at home I watch it more, but I look on online...

Lexi Ridout, a parade participant, marches on Dubuque St. with flag in hand during the IC Pride Parade on Saturday, June 17. The parade is apart of LBGT Pride Month, established in 1969 to commemorate the Stonewall riots. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

In Their Own Words: LGBTQ inclusion in Iowa City

November 1, 2017

Iowa City is one of only 58 cities in the country to receive a perfect Municipal Equality Index score for LGBTQ inclusion. We asked UI students, “What do you think about Iowa City earning a perfect Municipal...

Iowa City City Hall is seen on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

In Their Own Words: Do you plan on voting in the Iowa City City Council elections?

October 31, 2017

Ava Stipanovich UI sophomore “No, I’m not voting in the election because I’m not informed about it.” Chris Leanos UI sophomore “I’m not voting because I haven’t really learned...

FILE - Herky poses with a UI Phil Was Here supporter at the Voxman Music Building on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. PHIL, short for philanthropy, was launched in 2007, and works with alumni and UI supporters to give back to the campus community. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

In Their Own Words: Why is philanthropy important to public education?

October 20, 2017

It is Week of Phil, a week dedicated to philanthropic efforts on the University of Iowa campus. The Daily Iowan asked people around town why they believe philanthropy is important for public education. "Philanthropy...

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