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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa Rhetoric instructor Elena Carter poses for a portrait on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019. Elena is one of the faculty members of the University English Department campaigning for a sick day bank in response to the drastic medical condition of a member of the Rhetoric department.

UI faculty group petitions to pool sick-leave dates into a communal bank

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 13, 2019

After a colleague in the Rhetoric Department was diagnosed with cancer during winter break, a group of faculty in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has petitioned for a sick-leave bank for tenure-...

Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang signs an attendee’s copy of his book "The War on Normal People" following a campaign event at Prairie Lights on Wednesday.

2020 presidential book club: Andrew Yang latest to tout political book at Prairie Lights

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 13, 2019

Andrew Yang is among a number of Democratic presidential candidates promoting their political ideas with book tours. The entrepreneur described his 2018 book, The War on Normal People, at Prairie Lights...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp #10 drives into traffic during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

Wieskamp prepped for first postseason as Hawkeyes take Chicago

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 13, 2019

Joe Wieskamp was named to the Big Ten’s five-player All-Freshman team on Monday for his play throughout the regular season. This evening, he’ll get his first taste of postseason life in college basketball. “It’s...

From left: Iowa's DeJuan Frye, Collin Hofacker, Mar'Yea Harris, and Chris Thompson rehydrate following their victory in the men's 4x400 meter relay during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Hawkeye track’s Lawrence looks forward to outdoor season

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 13, 2019

The outdoor track & field season carries of high expectations for Iowa. The Outdoor Big Ten Championships will be held at the Cretzmeyer Track, adding to the motivation each Hawkeye has. Throughout...

Iowa diver Anton Hoherz dives off the three-meter board in the preliminary diving rounds of the Hawkeye Invitational on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa diving sends Hoherz to NCAA finals

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter March 13, 2019

Day 3 was the final day of competition at the 2019 NCAA Zone D Diving Championships in Austin, Texas, and Hawkeye diving continued to send people to the finals. On the men’s side, only 17 divers competed...

Ryan Adams/ Photo Illustration

UI research reveals gender disparities in alcoholism treatment

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 12, 2019

University of Iowa research has indicated there are disparities among genders in seeking treatment services for problems related to alcoholism. Specifically, the study found that women are less likely...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

Cases of HPV-related cancers to increase in 2019, report says

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 12, 2019

While many cancer rates in Iowa have stayed the same in the past year, medical professionals have seen an increase in the number of cancers caused by the human papillomavirus.    The Cancer...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Iowa basketball ditches Twitter in hopes of finding spark

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 12, 2019

Log onto Twitter between now and the Big Ten Tournament, and you’ll surely see plenty of entertaining memes, loud opinions, and up-to-date sports news. One thing you won’t see, however, is the Iowa...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball past Maryland forward Shakira Austin during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Mills: National media need to fully recognize Gustafson

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2019

Megan Gustafson is the best player in women’s college basketball. The national media are screwing up their coverage of the Big Ten’s Player of the Year, but they still have time to fix their mistakes. On...

Administrative Liason for the Office of the President Joni Troester addresses the council during the Faculty Council meeting in the University Capitol Centre on March 12, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Faculty Council discusses affordable student housing with City Council

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 12, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Council, alongside the City of Iowa City City Council, gathered at the University Capitol Centre on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues and events on campus, including...

Janelle Lutgen sits for a portrait at her home on Feb. 24. Lutgen’s son Jesse died after his financial situation forced him to ration insulin.

As insulin prices rise, politicians attempt to take action, but for some families — it’s too late

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 12, 2019

Jesse Lutgen’s favorite pro-football team was the Green Bay Packers. They didn’t play in the 2018 Super Bowl, but he watched the Eagles clinch their first Super Bowl victory with his aunt on the...

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

Judicial nominating reform bill passes Iowa Senate

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter March 12, 2019

The Iowa Senate passed a proposal Tuesday to change the processes of the judicial nominating commission for Iowa supreme court justices, which would reduce the power of attorneys in favor of legislative...