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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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Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Q&A: VP of Student Life Melissa Shivers talks DEI action plan, student disability services, and #DoesUiowaLoveMe

DI Staff October 9, 2019

The Daily Iowan: With the recent allegations against a woman in Kappa Kappa Gamma for racist language, how is the Office of Student Life addressing this issue in the sorority and in the larger issue of...

Benjamin Sulzberger and Keri Eastridge perform as Jason and Tracey during a dress rehearsal of “Sweat” in the David Thayer Theatre on October 8, 2019. The play is centered around the struggles of patrons of a bar in Reading Pennsylvania. Directed by Sarah Lacy Hamilton, the show will open Thursday, October 10 and run through Saturday, October 19. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Lessons from Sweat: A look at what UI’s upcoming production taught its cast and crew

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter October 9, 2019

Upon first glance, a relatively blank set with only a desk and two chairs may seem underwhelming, but much like the play itself, there’s more to Sweat’s set than initially meets the eye.  After...

The Iowa City Public Library is seen on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Iowa City Public Library “Lobby Stop” program brings the books to retirement communities

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter October 9, 2019

The Iowa City Public Library’s bookmobile program brings books to the community — but when retirement-home residents struggled to make it to the bookmobile in the parking lot, the library brought books...

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a during a farm visit hosted by America First Policies in Waukee on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

VP Mike Pence: ‘I came to Iowa to turn up the heat’

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor October 9, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence told a crowd of 500 people at a Waukee farm Wednesday that he was there to “turn up the heat” on House Democrats to pass the United-States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement. “I...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon poses for a portrait during Basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes will open their season on November 4, 2019 against Lindsey Wilson College in their exhibition game. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan) (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon continues to lead off the floor

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor October 9, 2019

Jordan Bohannon is a man entering a new stage of his life. He even has a new dark beard growing on his face as proof, but the changes go far beyond facial hair. For the first time in his Hawkeye career,...

The Johnson County Courthouse as seen on 12 Sept. 12, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa Hillel director pleads not guilty to sexual abuse

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor October 9, 2019

The former Iowa Hillel director who was accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old boy on Sept. 19 has plead not guilty to the charge of second-degree sexual abuse.  David Weltman, 29, of Skokie, Illinois,...

GPSG members vote on funding movement at the University of Iowa GPSG meeting in the IMU on October 8th, 2019.

Graduate and Professional Student Government talks public/private partnership and organization funding

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 9, 2019

A member of University of Iowa Graduate and Professional Student Government said in a meeting Tuesday night the UI will soon select a bidder in its exploration of a public/private partnership. In the...

The Iowa City Community School District office building is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Iowa City School Board tentatively supports a proposed threat assessment team

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter October 9, 2019

The Iowa City School Board discussed the establishment of a threat-assessment team for the district at a work session Tuesday evening but did not back the placement of resource officers in Iowa City schools. The...

Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Shivers discusses path forward after racist ideology in sorority Instagram comment

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor October 9, 2019

University of Iowa Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers on Tuesday told The Daily Iowan that language containing racist ideology is “not part of who we are” at the UI and in the Fraternity/Sorority...

Ohio State head coach, Ryan Day, addresses the media during the Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago, Ill., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Purdue slipping, Ohio State only getting started

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 8, 2019

The Big Ten football schedule is in its prime state in 2019, bringing all the drama and intrigue fans would expect. No one can seem to take down Ohio State even though five conference programs find...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley drops back during a football game between Iowa and Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Hawkeyes focused on putting Wolverines behind them

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor October 8, 2019

After dropping an ugly, tightly-contested game this past weekend against Michigan, the matchup won’t be any easier for the Iowa football team this week. No. 10 Penn State will face off against the...

Anthony J. Zarzycki stands behind the “Iowa Vote’s” table to help students sign up to vote on the T. Anne Cleary on Tuesday Sept. 24, 2019. Today is national voter registration day.

Hawk the Vote celebrates increase in student voters, partners with UISG to keep turnout high

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter October 8, 2019

As thousands of college students across the U.S. celebrated National Voter Registration Day in September, more than approximately 204 students registered to vote on the University of Iowa campus — just...