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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 Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Governor signs bill allowing stun guns on college campuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter May 9, 2019

xxGov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on May 9 that prohibits public universities and colleges from banning stun guns on their campuses. The bill, Senate File 188, prevents any state Board of...

Senator Zach Wahls sits in his home in Coralville during an interview with The Daily Iowan on May 7,2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Freshman Iowa lawmaker Zach Wahls reflects on first session in Des Moines

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter May 9, 2019

First-year Sen. Zach Wahls, who first gained fame after a speech in the Iowa House of Representatives went viral when he was a college student, compared his first year in the chamber as a lawmaker to a...

Iowa utility player Sarah Lehman catches a ground ball during the game against Nebraska at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Iowa softball falls in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 9, 2019

A late-season push by the Hawkeye softball team boosted it into this year’s Big Ten Tournament, but a third-inning rally brought about its exit in a 7-4 first-round loss to Wisconsin on May 9 in Bloomington,...

Shots fired by Iowa City police during early morning burglary investigation

Shots fired by Iowa City police during early morning burglary investigation

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter May 9, 2019

Iowa City police officers fired shots while responding to a burglary alarm at a business at 538 Olympic Court at approximately 2:27 a.m. on May 9, according to a release from the police. According to...

Senator Elizabeth Warren address a crowd of voters at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. The event was hosted by the Linn Phoenix Club for Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Elizabeth Warren caucus operation reaches early to Iowa campuses

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor May 8, 2019

Tongue wagging in the 70-degree heat, Calvin the corgi bounced along a nature trail alongside owner Sam Franks. The two were hiking in Crandic Park with a Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaign staffer and four...

Council members listen to short speeches prepared by those running for a position on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The University Staff Council held elections for various positions, including Member at Large and Budget Officer.

University of Iowa Staff Council holds 2019-2020 elections

Kate Pixley, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Members of the University of Iowa Staff Council voted on who would head the organization for the 2019-20 academic year at their meeting on Wednesday. Mike Weaver, who is the executive assistant to the...

The U.S. Capitol Building. A Senate health panel on Wednesday released a discussion draft intended to curb opioid addiction. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Flooding in eastern Iowa ramps up urgency for congressional disaster-relief

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter May 8, 2019

With ongoing flooding in Iowa increasing the urgency of disaster relief aid from Congress, Iowa senators say a package is still in the negotiating stage. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said she hopes to see...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Board of Regents approve University of Iowa’s request for degree in sustainability science

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 8, 2019

After three years of development, the University of Iowa has received approval from the state Board of Regents to offer a bachelor of science degree in sustainability science beginning in the fall. It...

Iowa Baseball Cole Mcdonald #11 poses for a portrait at the Iowa football practice facility on Febuarary 5, 2018.

Baseball captains anchoring team in late stretch

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor May 8, 2019

Iowa baseball doesn’t want a repeat of its 2018 Big Ten Tournament — the Hawkeyes went from tournament champs to the first team eliminated. With this season’s Big Ten Tournament on the horizon,...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Virginia’s Jack Mueller during the final session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Lee won by decision, 5-0, and defended his national title.

Spencer Lee wins DI’s Male Athlete of the Year

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter May 8, 2019

In March, Spencer Lee became Iowa’s 17th two-time national champion after defeating Virginia’s Jack Mueller, 5-0 ,in the 125-pound NCAA title match. Defending his national title didn’t come easily,...

Vixie Valentine (left) and Salted Caramel (right) pose for a portrait in College Green park in Iowa City on Monday, May 6, 2019.

Fur of the moment: The Furry community in Iowa City

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor May 8, 2019

What do you think of when you think of Furries? The Furry fandom is a wide community of those who are a fan of anthropomorphic animals, who create fan art or dress up in full size, fluffy costumes as...

Hancher Auditorium is seen on Thursday Jan. 25, 2018.

Hancher announces 2019-20 season lineup, including 3 broadway shows

Sarah Stortz, Arts Reporter May 8, 2019

Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday announced its lineup of acts for the 2019-20 season, garnering a wide variety of artists showcasing their talent to Iowa City. The lineup consists of musical acts such...