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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

DITV: Refurbished curbs

DITV: Refurbished curbs

February 19, 2016

Iowa City curbs on the streets are getting a makeover to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act, which became a law in 1990 that makes it illegal for discrimination against individuals with disabilities...

Soyer: When voting, consider those with disabilities

Soyer: When voting, consider those with disabilities

February 12, 2016

Hannah Soyer [email protected] The unemployment rate for people with disabilities continues to be double that of the rest of the population at 10.8 percent, often due to being penalized in their...

DITV: Feb. 10, 2016

DITV: Feb. 10, 2016

February 11, 2016

Student expelled, claimed it followed 'threatening' social-media post

Student expelled, claimed it followed ‘threatening’ social-media post

Cole Johnson & Brianna Jett February 10, 2016

A University of Iowa student was expelled last week, and he claims it followed a post on social media the UI found “threatening.” Hanxiang Ni, 22, was expelled on Feb. 2 and left the country...

Iowa heavy weight Sam Stoll wrestles Nebraska's Colin Jensen during the Iowa-Nebraska match in the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. Stoll defeated Jensen with a 6-2 decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 21-11. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestling seniors shine on Senior Night

February 8, 2016

Iowa wrestling shut out Indiana in the last home dual meet of the season. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Senior Night for the No. 2 Iowa wrestling team did not disappoint. More than...

GymHawks stun No. 14 Huskers

February 8, 2016

The Iowa women’s gymnastics squad stays hot and strikes a ‘W’ against Nebraska. Oh, and there was an engagement ring involved. By Mason Clarke [email protected] A season-high score of 196.650...

Soroity house moms dance during the second hour of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. There are special events happening almost every hour to keep everyone motivated. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hour three comes and goes

February 5, 2016

  By Beau Bowman @beauknows2 [email protected] As the clock struck 9 in the IMU, dancers gathered in the Main Lounge to preform the morale dance, led by the team captains. Before...

UI students cheer during the opening ceremony of the 22nd Dance Marathon in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. There are over 220 families in attendance this year. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Dance Marathon flies through hour two

February 5, 2016

By Tom Ackerman [email protected] @tom_ackermanDI   In the second hour of a long night to come, dancers showed no sign of tiring. Packed to the brim, the IMU houses students...

DITV: Feb. 4, 2016

DITV: Feb. 4, 2016

February 5, 2016

Tracksters face big meet in South Bend

Tracksters face big meet in South Bend

February 5, 2016

The women’s track and field hopes get back on a positive note at the Meyo Invitational. By Connor Sindberg [email protected] The Hawkeyes travel to the 29th-annual Meyo Invitational in...

Iowa women’s gymnast Caroline McCrady after successfully landing on the vault at the Iowa vs. Utah State meet held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan 11, 2014. The Hawkeyes team lost to the Utah State Aggies 191.75-191.65. (The Daily Iowan/ Tyler Finchum)

Bright lights won’t bother GymHawks

Mason Clarke, [email protected] February 5, 2016

No. 27 Iowa will host No. 14 Nebraska this weekend in a Big Ten heavyweight bout. The Hawkeyes have been hot recently, with victories in their last two meets, including an upset of Ohio State. The...

Passports needed for domestic flights

Passports needed for domestic flights

February 4, 2016

Students traveling for spring break might want to consider getting a passport if they plan on flying. Five states including Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, and Washington have been deemed...