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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

Regents listen to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa university students ask regents to reconsider multiyear tuition model

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 28, 2019

AMES — Members of the organization Iowa Student Action called for the state Board of Regents to reconsider the multiyear tuition model the nine-member governing board discussed in November 2018 to make...

Crowd members move out of the meeting room to walk to President Bruce Harreld's office during the Labor Center Statewide Summit in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers on Monday Dec. 3, 2018. Members of the university and the community addressed concerns over the Labor Center closure before taking their petition to Harreld's office.

UI Labor Center to remain open after regents’ vote

Katie Ann McCarver and Marissa Payne February 28, 2019

AMES — The University of Iowa Labor Center has been saved after the state Board of Regents approved the UI’s latest request to reconsider the closing on Feb. 28 with no discussion. The regents approved...

Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta (left) and Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery hold a press conference on Wednesday.

Barta, Dolphin, McCaffery speak about suspensions


Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 28, 2019

A week full of off-court issues stealing the attention from the No. 22 Iowa men’s basketball team is almost over, it seems. Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta and Hawkeye play-by-play announcer Gary...

An ambulance takes away a intoxicated drinker at east Washington St. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

UISG-backed medical-amnesty bill advances in Iowa Legislature

Emily Wangen, Politics Reporter February 28, 2019

Students and state legislators are moving to protect people experiencing an alcohol-related medical emergency from prosecution with bills in both chambers of the state Legislature. Such legislation would...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Grad students continue through programs with little academic advising

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 28, 2019

From the moment students step on campus as undergraduates, resources, advising, and other programs are available for them, whether they arrive as an open major or in a specific field of study. For graduate...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

UI requests regents’ approval for academic program changes

Kelsey Harrell & Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporters February 27, 2019

State Board of Regents recommends closing online business-administration program: The University of Iowa on Feb. 27 requested the state Board of Regents’ approval to close the online bachelor of business...

Weekend of comedy to flood Iowa City

Weekend of comedy to flood Iowa City

Adrian Enzastiga, Arts Reporter February 27, 2019

A well-dressed woman stands behind a podium at the front of the stage, establishing a commanding presence over the crowd. Or maybe it is a man, casually dressed in a red blazer and jeans. The comedian...

Iowa's Mateusz Arndt jumps off the starting block during the first day of the 2019 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the CRWC on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

Hawkeye men’s swimming kicks off Big Tens

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter February 27, 2019

Iowa men’s swimming and diving started its championship season, concluding Day 1 of the 2019 Big Ten Championships hosted in Iowa City. There were only two events that competed on the first day of...

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UI Community Credit Union works to change name after state, regent policy changes

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor February 27, 2019

The University of Iowa Community Credit Union plans to change its name to GreenState Credit Union following a state law that would have required the name be switched in around a month. The proposed...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder claps during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Bluder nominated for Naismith Award Coach of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 27, 2019

Iowa women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder has been named a nominee for the Naismith Award Women's Basketball Coach of the Year, the award announced Wednesday. Bluder is one of 15 coaches on the...

Veteran voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin speaks with Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace during Iowa football media day on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes will play open up non-conference play against Wyoming at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Hawkeye Sports Properties to reinstate Gary Dolphin in spring

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 27, 2019

On Feb. 27, Hawkeye Sports Properties announced that it will reinstate Iowa play-by-play broadcaster Gary Dolphin. In his 22nd year calling Hawkeye sports, Dolphin will start back up in the spring with...

UISG Senator Alexia Sanchez (third from left) speaks during a UISG meeting in the IMU Black Box Theater on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

UISG passes budget for second First-Gen Summit

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 27, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government senators voted on Tuesday to fund the second “I’m the First” First-Generation Summit for $18,250. UISG President Hira Mustafa had vetoed the previous attempt...