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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Robbery at UIHC Parking Ramp 4, suspect fled the scene

Robbery at UIHC Parking Ramp 4, suspect fled the scene

Kate Perez, News Reporter September 2, 2021

A University of Iowa Hawk Alert was sent out at 9:06 a.m. informing the public of a strong arm robbery that occurred Thursday morning. The UI Department of Public Safety reported that a strong arm...

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Faculty mourn the loss of former Tippie professor Frank Schmidt

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 1, 2021

Faculty at Tippie College of Business are remembering the legacy of an impactful faculty member recorded as an incredibly impactful scholar in his field. Frank Schmidt, former emeritus professor...

Protesters line the street during a protest following sexual assault allegations against the University of Iowa’s chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Protesters call for removal of the University of Iowa FIJI chapter

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor August 31, 2021

More than 2,000 protesters gathered on the sidewalks and in the street on Ellis Avenue outside the University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta chapter house on Tuesday. Members of the fraternity, commonly known...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC North Liberty hospital proposal gets greenlight from state board

DI Staff August 31, 2021

A state board approved University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ request to build a new hospital in North Liberty on Tuesday, reversing a decision the board made just six months ago when they denied...

A University of Iowa faculty council meeting is held at the University Capitol Centre in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

UI Faculty Council votes to endorse CLAS COVID-19 statement

Kate Perez, News Reporter August 31, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Council had its first public meeting of the academic year, where the council voted to endorse the College of Liberal Arts and Science’s statement, released on Aug....

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. Ferentz said the vaccine is optional for the Hawkeyes and they won’t force players to do something they are uncomfortable with.

Iowa football notebook: Team’s vaccination rate increasing

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 31, 2021

The Iowa football team’s vaccination rate is in the “upper 90s” four days before its season-opening game against Indiana, coach Kirk Ferentz said on Tuesday. At Big Ten Media Days in late...

From left: Bruce Teague, Megan Alter, Jason Glass, and Shawn Harmsen. Teague, Alter, and Glass are running for two at-large seats on the Iowa City City Council, and Harmsen is running unopposed for the District B seat.

Iowa City City Council candidates: Where they stand

Emily Delgado, News Reporter August 30, 2021

Four candidates are seeking seats on Iowa City City Council this fall. The Nov. 2 election received three filed bids for two at-large seats and one bid for the District B seat. Megan Alter, Jason...

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Iowa) listens to people after Ashley Hinson’s BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Linn County Fairgrounds.

Iowa under investigation for statewide ban on mask mandates

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 30, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into the state of Iowa to decide whether a statewide prohibition mask mandates discriminates against students...

The Phi Gamma Delta house is seen on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Members of UI FIJI fraternity face sexual assault allegations, petition circulates

Sabine Martin, News Editor August 30, 2021

An online Change.org petition, describing an alleged sexual assault by members of the University of Iowa Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, has reached over 40,000 signatures, as of Monday night.  Members...

Cristhian Bahena Rivera sits beside defense attorney Jennifer Frese as she explains the defense's motion to compel on Thursday, July 15, 2021. A hearing on the motion for a new trial will be July 22, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Bahena Rivera sentenced to life in prison

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor August 30, 2021

After three years since University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts’ body was found, friends and family finally received some closure. Cristhian Bahena Rivera will serve life in prison with no...

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall at Newbo City Market Bankers Trust Stage in Cedar Rapids, IA on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Sanders addressed childcare, climate change, coronavirus, and the $3.5 trillion Democratic budget plan, among other talking points.

Sen. Bernie Sanders in Cedar Rapids to pitch $3.5 trillion budget to Iowans

Lauren White, Politics Reporter August 29, 2021

Only five days after the U.S. House approved a $3.5 trillion budget plan, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., traveled to Cedar Rapids to sell Iowans on the bill and garner support for his legislative priorities....

Iowa goalkeeper Monica Wilhelm kicks the ball during the Iowa Soccer Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State on Aug. 26, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Iowa State 2-1.

Iowa soccer falls in overtime at Kansas

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 29, 2021

Iowa soccer fell, 1-0, on Sunday against Kansas, handing the Hawkeyes their first loss of the season After Iowa was called offsides in the 93rd minute, the Jayhawks marched the ball downfield, close...