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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Pressures abroad: Hong Kong and University of Iowa communities intersect

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor February 18, 2020

One University of Iowa student would've been among the 400 arrested at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on Jan. 1 had they chosen to stay at a pro-democracy protest just 15 minutes longer. “I feel relieved,...

An Iowa fan celebrates a turnover on downs during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Editorial: Cy-Hawk return looks promising, safety still needed

DI Editorial Board February 17, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was optimistic in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 13 that the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry would resume as planned this year, but made a point...

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

University of Iowa named top producer of Fulbright scholars for fifth year

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 17, 2020

Nearly a decade ago, the University of Iowa’s Fulbright Program failed to qualify for the Chronicle of Higher Education list of top producers of Fulbright scholars and students. Now, the university...

A feminine-hygiene products dispenser is seen in a bathroom in the Adler Journalism Building on Jan. 24, 2020.

Iowa senators aim to address accessibility of menstrual products in state-run buildings with proposed bill

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 17, 2020

Facing a Friday funnel deadline to advance, one bill sitting in the Iowa Senate aims to mandate menstrual products to be available at no cost in all state buildings — including state institutions...

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New Iowa Democratic Party chair has eyes set on November

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter February 17, 2020

Newly elected Iowa Democratic Party Chair Mark Smith said his top priority is electing Democrats up and down the ticket in November, assuming his role in a hotbed of controversy with a caucus process...

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side, Rochester Avenue location is seen on Feb. 17, 2020. The location suddenly closed on Sunday.

Hamburg Inn No. 2 East Side closes its doors — for now

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 17, 2020

Local foodies were taken aback by the sudden closure of Hamburg Inn No. 2's Rochester Avenue location on Sunday. A plain piece of paper on the restaurant's glass door read: “We have closed, thank...

University of Iowa occupational and environmental health professor Corinne Peek-Asa speaks at the 37th Annual Presidential Lecture in the Levitt Center on Sunday. Corinne delivered a lecture on Violence, Syndemics, and the Biology of Trauma.

UI professor addresses ‘epidemic of despair’ in 37th annual Presidential Lecture

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 16, 2020

Iowa is not immune to a growing national trend of despair from suicide, overdose, and alcohol abuse, according to University of Iowa Professor Corinne Peek-Asa. At the 37th-annual Presidential Lecture...

A poster is set on a table amongst various items promoting healthy relationships as part of the Interactive Green Flag Display on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in the IMU. The display, presented by the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, invited people to write on green paper hearts what a healthy relationship means to them.

New Green Flag campaign flips narrative of red flags in relationships

Lauren White, News Reporter February 16, 2020

The University of Iowa launched a campaign this month that promotes healthy-relationship behaviors through a series of events on campus. Kicking off with a week of activities that started Feb. 11,...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

Q&A: UI president talks VP for Student Life search, Marching Band safety, P3 approval

DI staff February 16, 2020

DI: At the Feb. 5 Board of Regents meeting, some students, a few of them from the University of Iowa, protested tuition hikes and support for underrepresented students on campus. They shared that higher...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Women’s basketball bounces back with big win over Badgers

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 16, 2020

After the heavy beating Iowa took at College Park the last time it took the court, the team bounced back like the game never even happened. The Hawkeyes never looked back and took it to Wisconsin,...

Iowa's McKenna Warnock attempts to keep the ball away from Michigan State forward Kayla Belles during the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57. Warnock led the Hawkeyes in scoring with 22 points.

Bench players come up big in win over Wisconsin

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 16, 2020

Typically, the starters have done the scoring for the Hawkeyes this season. The bench made its fair share of contributions against Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes notched 39 bench points Sunday against...

Iowa pitcher Grant Leonard prepares to throw the ball during the game against UC Irvine at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Iowa baseball goes 2-1 in season-opening road trip

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 16, 2020

Iowa baseball kicked its season off on a high note, taking down Kent State and Saint Joseph’s in its first two games. But it couldn’t complete the perfect weekend. After beating the Golden Flashes,...