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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

The Old Capitol is seen with the Iowa Homecoming Corn Statue in front on Thursday, October 18, 2018.

Court rules UI restricted free speech of deregistered religious student org

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor September 30, 2019

The federal judge who presided over the University of Iowa’s legal dispute with religious student organization Business Leaders in Christ on Sept. 27 similarly ruled in favor of InterVarsity, another...

U.S. President Donald Trump gives pauses to answer a reporters's question about a whistleblower as he leaves the Oval Office after hosting the ceremonial swearing in of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia at the White House September 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

The impeachment inquiry: how professors approach a historical, yet political current event in the classroom

Sarah Watson and Julia Shanahan September 30, 2019

Since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Trump Sept. 24, Sam Glaser has been rewriting his “U.S. Congress” class syllabus every morning to...

TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

UI leaders talk diversity efforts after Wilson’s resignation

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2019

The University of Iowa has assigned its recently resigned associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to research, collect, analyze, and organize information on diversity practices at...

Oasis manager Joe Kapp runs an order to a customer on Monday, September 30, 2019. As of October 1, Oasis has been open for fifteen years. To celebrate, they’re donating a portion of their sales to a different non profit organization in Iowa City for the first fifteen days of October.

Oasis celebrates 15 years of flavor in Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter September 30, 2019

Known for the flavorful hummus and falafel served in stores across campus and its Northside restaurant, Oasis Falafel is celebrating 15 years in Iowa City by giving back to the community. Oasis is marking...

Arraignment date set in former Iowa Hillel Foundation director sexual abuse case

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor September 30, 2019

The arraignment date in the case against former Iowa Hillel director David Weltman has been set for 2 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Johnson County Courthouse. RELATED: After sexual-abuse allegations, former...

A crowd of hundreds gathers on the Pentacrest lawn to raise awareness about climate change. The Iowa City Climate Strike march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20.

Global Climate Strike continues in Iowa City with an open letter to the UI’s President Bruce Harreld

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 29, 2019

Local climate activists on Sept. 27 in a letter to University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld demanding the university take resolute action against climate change.  The strikers, a group consisting...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams.

UI adds financial literacy initiatives

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 29, 2019

The University of Iowa Financial Literacy Services is taking a new approach in its interaction with students this fall, providing new initiatives to engage more students in learning how to successfully...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

UI researchers receives funds to protect cellphone users from cyber threats

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter September 29, 2019

In order to fund a study of threats to cellular-phone networks, University of Iowa Assistant Professor Omar Chowdhury recently received an award to honor promising work within the context of national security...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld discusses diversity head’s resignation, contract extension, Cy-Hawk game

DI staff September 29, 2019

DI: The Board of Regents voted in June to extend your contract. Just a month earlier in May, you told the DI that you needed to get comfortable with, that you were the right person to continue leading...

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith completes a catch during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 48-3.

Record-setting day for offense sets Iowa up for Michigan

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 28, 2019

The Sept. 28 matchup with Middle Tennessee was a day full of flashbacks for the Hawkeye football offense, which broke records dating back to the 1990s. The flashbacks will help the team look forward to...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles MTSU's Gregory Grate, Jr. during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Iowa running backs post career numbers against Mid Tennessee

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 28, 2019

On a historic day in Kinnick Stadium in which the offense put on its greatest measurable performance in Kirk Ferentz’s tenure as head coach, the Iowa running backs didn’t just sit back and watch. Mekhi...

Iowa defenders converge on MTSU quarterback Asher O'Hara during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Highlights from Iowa’s press conference following 48-3 win

Anna Kayser and Pete Mills September 28, 2019

After improving to 4-0 and tallying the most yards for a game in head coach Kirk Ferentz's Iowa tenure, he and the team came out to give their thoughts on the dominant win. Defensive lineman Daviyon...