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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

SeatStock creators work at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. SeatStock was created as a more reliable sports ticket portal to help prevent students from getting scammed.

UI students launch ticket platform

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

Social media has become a catalyst for ticket scammers, and college students are some of the biggest victims. A new report from the Better Business Bureau shows that young adults between 18-24...

Dentistry students help a patient at the Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic in the UI College of Dentistry on Thursday, Feb. 8th. Dr. Leonardo Marchini and his students designed an app to help older patients with oral care.

UI College of Dentistry launches app for caregivers and nursing homes

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 13, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry developed an app that walks caregivers through providing oral hygiene care for people with dementia and older adults. With the help...

Greg Ruth drinks a Climbing Kites cannabis infused sparkling water at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

Iowa City restaurants, customers embrace new THC drink products

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor February 13, 2024

THC drinks are hitting the shelves in Iowa City bars and stores, and customers are enthusiastically embracing them as a drink choice other than alcohol. “I love it as an alternative,”...

Lawmakers sit in the house chamber during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowans speak on bill to define ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in Iowa code

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor February 12, 2024

Chanting from a raucous, boisterous crowd of protestors filled the Iowa Capitol on Monday as LGBTQ+ Iowans protested a bill that would define “man” and “woman” in Iowa code and require changes...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill to arm teachers, require police officers in schools

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter February 12, 2024

Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill that would allow teachers to be armed on school grounds after a panel of Iowa lawmakers heard testimony on the bill on Monday. House Study Bill 675 addresses school...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during Reynolds’ annual Harvest Festival at the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill expanding over-the-counter birth control access

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter February 12, 2024

A panel of Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would allow the legal sale of over-the-counter birth control. The bill, House Study Bill 642, was introduced by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to prevent...

The inside of the gold dome is seen during the first day of the 2024 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Republicans have 34 seats in the senate and the Democrats have 16 seats.

Iowa lawmakers advance bill to codify Iowa Board of Regents changes to DEI

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Reporter February 12, 2024

Iowa lawmakers advanced a bill Monday to alter diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements at Iowa Board of Regents-controlled universities. House File 2327, introduced last week, would codify...

District C Councilor Andrew Dunn speaks during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Development group expresses interest in lot between Bluebird Diner, George’s Buffett

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 12, 2024

A development group in Iowa City approached members of the Northside neighborhood steering committee in December with preliminary plans for a potential development in the parking lot between Bluebird...

Honors Program Director and Brain and Biological Sciences Professor Shaun Vecera talks about the new changes to the housing for honors undergraduate housing in The Blank Honors Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

UI honors housing to move to Catlett Residence Hall in fall amid looming Mayflower sale

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 12, 2024

Starting in fall, University of Iowa honors students will call Catlett Residence Hall their new home instead of Daum Residence Hall. UI Housing and Dining made the decision to accommodate limited...

Jan 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Joe Wieskamp (15) reacts to his shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center.

Hawks in The NBA | Feb. 5-11

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

It was a subpar week for Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray as he arguably had his worst four-game stretch of the season. The Kings went 1-3 on the week and dropped to seventh place in the Western...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI expands access to 24/7 Support and Crisis Line to faculty, staff, postdocs

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 11, 2024

In collaboration with CommUnity Crisis Services, the University of Iowa expanded its 24/7 support and crisis line from undergraduate students to faculty, staff, graduate students, and post-doctoral...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery smiles after a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery scored 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball completes miraculous second-half comeback to take down Minnesota, 90-85

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 11, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team completed its season sweep of Minnesota, this time in far greater dramatic fashion. Down 20 points in the second half, the Hawkeyes took the lead with just over two...