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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

John erbrand UI senior

John erbrand UI senior

March 27, 2019

“The Airliner has $1 slices on Sundays.”

Wendy Black-Parsons UI junior

Wendy Black-Parsons UI junior

March 27, 2019

“The events at the IMU are always great — either they are free or really low cost. I even got to go ice skating once. There are also events hosted by the LGBTQ+ frat that are super fun.”

Rebecca cammenga UI senior

Rebecca cammenga UI senior

March 27, 2019

“Some of the books at the Haunted Bookshop are cheaper than other places.”

U.S. Attorney General William Barr looks on during an event with the National Association of Attorneys General, in the State Dining Room of the White House on March 4, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Doulier/Abaca Press/TNS)

How Barr found no obstruction by Trump when Mueller wouldn’t

March 25, 2019

By Chris Strohm and Shannon Pettypiece Bloomberg News (TNS) WASHINGTON — Democrats look at Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s conclusion that he couldn’t “exonerate” Donald Trump on obstruction...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Appalachian State’s Cody Russell during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Russell was disqualified, advancing DeSanto.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 1

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes dominated their opponents and went a perfect 9-0 to begin the NCAA Championships. Two technical falls and a stalling disqualification gave the Hawkeyes bonus points they needed...

Majority of Americans want to keep the penny

Majority of Americans want to keep the penny

Charles Peckman, News Reporter March 14, 2019

Just as I was futzing over why I should so ardently support a minuscule, copper-colored coin that bears the face of our 16th president, I watched Season 3, Episode 5 of Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing,”...

Pennies are practically useless

Pennies are practically useless

Elijah Helton, columnist March 14, 2019

Abolishing the penny has long been a pet peeve of internet nerds such as CGP Grey and the Green brothers, both of whom have videos decrying the zinc coin (pennies are almost entirely composed of zinc,...

Netflix is Oscar-worthy now

Netflix is Oscar-worthy now

Maleaha Brings Plenty, Opinions Columnist March 12, 2019

Nearly everyone you talk to has Netflix and has binged a series in one night. That being said, Netflix original movies are also household names and extremely accessible. Widely popular movies such as Birdbox,...

The Academy needs time for any adjustments

The Academy needs time for any adjustments

Austin J. Yerington, Opinions Columnist March 12, 2019

This argument of what should be considered for an Academy Awards has long been in question, but with the recent critical success for streaming films such as Roma, it has been called into the spotlight...

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin among those indicted in college admissions fraud scheme

Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin among those indicted in college admissions fraud scheme

March 12, 2019

By Hannah Fry and Richard Winton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES _ Federal prosecutors on Tuesday indicted dozens of people _ including actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin _ in connection with...