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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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Gibson Square is seen on May 1, 2019. Gibson Square will be the sight of the new Stanley Art Museum. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

New Stanley Campus Council to connect students with art on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 19, 2019

While the Stanley Museum of Art has been without a permanent home for several years, the museum staff members are working to create opportunities for students to engage with the nearly 17,000 works of...

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UI researchers to demonstrate virtual-reality headsets to Congress

Sabrina Shearer, News Reporter June 19, 2019

Michael Wall, a University of Iowa professor of neuro-ophthalmology, will demonstrate to Congress the creation of a virtual-reality headset that will allow access to testing for people with degenerative...

Iowa Volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky watches his team during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa fires volleyball head coach Shymansky

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 19, 2019

Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky has been fired, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta announced June 19. Shymansky's termination comes after he was placed on administrative leave when a former...

Partygoers dance to a performance by Flint Eastwood during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 23, 2018. The 2nd annual event during which open containers were allowed in a select portion of downtown attracted thousands of guests and featured a variety of activities and performances. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

People gain new experiences with art at Downtown Block Party

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 18, 2019

As Downtown Iowa City gears up for the third-annual Downtown Block Party, local artists and musicians prepare to inspire people’s curiosity with special shows and pieces. For this year’s Block Party,...

Hawkeyes on doorstep of College Football Hall of Fame

Hawkeyes on doorstep of College Football Hall of Fame

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 18, 2019

The National Football Foundation recently announced the 2020 College Football Hall of Fame nominees, and Hawkeye fans will be nostalgic at the sight of the Iowa candidates. Dallas Clark, Tim Dwight,...

Hawkeye Sports host Laura Vandeberg poses for a portrait in Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, June 13, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

UI alum brings high-end fashion to game day

Sabrina Shearer, Arts Reporter June 18, 2019

A new clothing line will serve as a high-class alternative to jerseys and sweatshirts on game day in Kinnick Stadium. Laura VandeBerg plans to launch a clothing line in August to provide alternative...

Washigton Governor Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar pannels combat its effects. (Roman Slabach/The Daily Iowan).

Climate change hovers over campaigns

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter June 18, 2019

The call for climate-change solutions is an emerging pattern in the campaigns of Democratic presidential hopefuls. Candidates address the issue in a variety of ways, from outlining specific plans to simply...

Sylvia Dean poses for a portrait near the Old Capitol Building on June 17, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI student, proficient in four languages, to teach English under Fulbright

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 18, 2019

Sylvia Dean speaks four languages, has been across the world, has been immersed in Iowa City’s immigrant community since she was a child, and is the first student of the record-setting UI 2019-20 Fulbright...

A statue of Nile Kinnick is seen before the Iowa/North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Iowa last played North Texas in 2015 where they defeated them, 62-16. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kinnick film seeks local talent with the support of Hawkeye fans

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 18, 2019

To live in Iowa City is to know the name Nile Kinnick. So local residents should not be surprised that they may get a chance to have roles in a film about the famous Hawkeye. Iowa City is posed to serve...

The University of Iowa Library is seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Facing rising subscription costs, UI Libraries cancels more than 800 journal, database subscriptions

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 18, 2019

As the cost of subscribing to scholarly publications such as journals and databases rises, the University of Iowa Libraries is forced to cut subscriptions to research that students and faculty need. The...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three-pointer in the last couple minutes of the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeye hoops looks to new leader

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 18, 2019

Jan. 20 was not a good day for Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood. He said he almost made himself sick during pregame warmups by watching Iowa freshman Joe Wieskamp drain shot after shot,...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley (4) drops back to pass during a game against Northwestern University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 14-10.

Stanley aiming for success with Martin addition

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 18, 2019

Oliver Martin has only been at Iowa for a short time, but his effect has been noticeable. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley compared the new Hawkeye with former slot receiver Nick Easley, who signed as...