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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

Letters to the Editor: Support for Pat Heiden, Zach Wahls

Letters to the Editor: Support for Pat Heiden, Zach Wahls

April 30, 2018
The primary election will take place June 5 for both the Johnson County Board of Supervisors race and Senate District 37.
Kim Reynolds talks at Hy-Vee in Coralville during her 99 Counties tour on Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jaimes: Reynolds faces criticism for response to sexual-harassment scandal

Marina Jaimes, [email protected] April 30, 2018
Gov. Kim Reynolds explains her decision on firing David Jamison, an act that has angered many Iowa Democrats.
U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley attends Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 12, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Nikki Haley could be the first female president

Elijah Helton, Columnist April 30, 2018
The governor-turned-ambassador is carving out a foothold in the GOP and Oval Office, but can she beat out Trump?
U.S President Donald Trump speaks as Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa looks on during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House   in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Prall: Iowa Legislature needs new management

April 27, 2018
The Iowa Legislature has swung the state toward far-right politics. November has to change that to return Iowa to its moderate tradition.
Iowa fans wave to kids in the Stead Family Childrens Hospital during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

Guest Opinion: A simple wave makes a big difference

April 27, 2018
The ‘Iowa Wave’ T-shirt raised more than $440,000 for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Guest opinion: Philanthropy affects all of us

April 27, 2018
Donors affect every facet of the UI, giving unparalleled opportunities to students and faculty, directly improving lives.
A student plays with a therapy dog on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. The finals week event was sponsored by UI Paws, a student organization which promotes animal welfare. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Laursen: Mindfulness initiatives can decrease college stress

April 27, 2018
College life continues to grow more stressful for students. The UI needs to do more to ensure its students have effective resources to reduce stress.
Letter to the Editor: Vote Mary Mosiman for state auditor

Letter to the Editor: Vote Mary Mosiman for state auditor

April 26, 2018
Current Auditor of State Mary Mosiman has the needed experience to protect Iowa taxpayers.
Phil Was Here tags identify buildings and programs on campus in honor of Phils Day on May 1, 2014. Phil’s Day is brought to you by the University of Iowa Foundation and the foundation’s Student Philanthropy Group. (Daily Iowan/Allison Orvis)

Guest opinion: Celebrating Phil’s Day

April 26, 2018
The UI celebrates Phil’s Day, recognizing thousands of donors and those who benefit from their kindness.
UI president Bruce Harreld speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: The importance of generosity to the UI

April 26, 2018
UI President Bruce Harreld encourages the university community to reflect on the positive effect of private donations.
Shaw: Racial microaggressions are still apparent, discrimination persists in the classroom

Shaw: Racial microaggressions are still apparent, discrimination persists in the classroom

Nichole Shaw, [email protected] April 26, 2018
Racism is still prevalent across the nation and here at the UI in everyday life. People need to be educated and aware of what this systemic racial microaggression looks like to prevent it in the future and truly achieve diversity and inclusion in the classroom.
Students are seen studying on the first floor of the UI Main Library on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.

Comic: Schedule

James Geneser April 25, 2018

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