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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

Members of the UI community hold signs in protest on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.

Editorial: Accountability lacking after regents fail to give students a fair deal

DI Editorial Board June 25, 2019

It’s business as usual in Iowa: The state Board of Regents, the nine-member governing board that oversees Iowa’s three public universities, has hardly been held accountable for failing to uphold its...

Iowa defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa blocks a punt during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Epenesa leads defensive line into new era

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 25, 2019

If a genie came out of a bottle and gave A.J. Epenesa the chance to become any kind of football player, he already knows what he would choose. “If I could create my perfect self, I would take Parker...

Vice’s Jordan 1 Player Exclusive sample shoe is seen in an alley on Monday, June 24, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City clothing store owners hold rare piece of sneaker history

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist June 25, 2019

Owners of an Iowa City streetwear and vintage clothing store discovered in August 2018 that the singular faded black and red Nike shoe in their possession was a rare piece of sneaker history: a Player...

Safety equipment is displayed in the UIHC Safety Store inside of the Stead Family Children's Hospital on Friday, June 6, 2019(Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Children’s Hospital Safety Store allows parents affordable access to injury prevention

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 25, 2019

Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for children under 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention — but for new parents, finding the best ways to prevent injuries...

Isabella Myers poses for a portrait outside the Iowa City Public Library on June 23, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI student hopes to bring papermaking to Cambodia’s cultural renaissance

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 25, 2019

Making paper from scratch is a long, arduous process; each sheet takes around a full day to complete. It starts with a bunch of harvested plant fibers and an entire day’s worth of work. It’s as much...

Director of The Center for the Book Timothy Barrett shifts paper pulp during a paper-making demonstration at the Center for the Book in North Hall on June 18, 2019. Graduate students were shown how to shift pulp to create sheets of paper. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Papermaking master a gem in a digital age

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 25, 2019

In the digital age, has paper become outdated? With the creation of ebooks, email, and online news, most of the recent generation might have a different connection to the material than some from older...

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Jam band Frogleg to perform at Gabe’s

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 25, 2019

Jazzy brass alongside rock-fueled guitar with an underscoring of funk may seem like too many elements for one song, but different music styles blend together effortlessly in the band Frogleg. Featuring...

Melk’s closed location is seen on Monday, June 17th, 2019.(Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City downtown destination Melk closes its doors

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 24, 2019

A late-night hotspot for students with an interesting hook has closed its doors for good in downtown Iowa City. Melk, a cereal bar and diner that opened in early December, closed after just six months...

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City Council includes bow hunting for deer plan

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 24, 2019

Despite some councilors’ reservations, the Iowa City City Council on a 5-1 vote has added bow hunting to its long-term plan to manage the local deer population. The plan was adjusted to include bow...

Different types of plants are grown in a planter outside of Van Allen Hall on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Planters like this one are found around the Downtown Iowa City Area. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

New planters encourage residents to brew their own tea

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 24, 2019

Iowa City residents looking for a cup of tea this summer have the opportunity to try creating their own personal blends thanks to a new planter project from the city. New tea planters, located throughout...

A new mural is seen on the side of Hothouse Yoga on June 22, 2019.

Downtown Iowa City splashed with color, increase in public murals

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 24, 2019

Art has the unique power to reflect our community and all of its different colors. With a recent increase in the number of public murals, paint has found a new canvas on the buildings of Iowa City. One...

Craig Kletzing explains the science behind his project during a press conference on Monday, June 25, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI research team receives largest research award in UI history

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 24, 2019

A national team of researchers led by University of Iowa Professor Craig Kletzing has received the largest research award the university has ever seen. The $115 million from NASA will fund research...