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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

Professor Rachel Young sits at her desk in Adler Journalism Building on Monday, February 18, 2019. Young recently conducted a study on the parental role in cyberbullying.

UI study shows parents may not know how to deal with cyberbullying

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 25, 2019

With the advancement of technology, cyberbullying emerged as a new way for children to pick on their peers. A University of Iowa study has shown parents are unsure about how to help their children with...

Zach Wright, UI Freshman

Zach Wright, UI Freshman

February 20, 2019

“It’s inconvenient for students to get around campus and especially for those students with disabilities. I notice that those are the times they clear it up a lot later when it does snow than they...

Aastha Chandra, UI Sophomore

Aastha Chandra, UI Sophomore

February 20, 2019

“I think there are certain areas, especially on the West Side like the hospital, behind Petersen, that they don’t clear. They need to clear those spots faster, because students still go there even...

Christian Gilbert, UI Sophomore

Christian Gilbert, UI Sophomore

February 20, 2019

“The university does a good job of keeping the streets on campus maintained. However, with the city, the roads are icy and they could change a lot more. They should at least salt the roads and somewhat...

Maggie Martinson, UI Junior

Maggie Martinson, UI Junior

February 20, 2019

“I think that the university could do a better job at shoveling the snow, and it would be really easy to do so. They should salt and shovel the sidewalks more often than they do now, because I’ve seen...

Trevor Johnson, UI Sophomore

Trevor Johnson, UI Sophomore

February 20, 2019

“I mean, I’ve never had a problem on university property, but the city streets are absolutely terrible. They’re all icy, and slushed over, and miserable, and need to be salted.”

Audio books are an easy, yet exciting way to read

Audio books are an easy, yet exciting way to read

Austin J. Yertington, Opinions Columnist February 19, 2019

As an English major, I read a lot. Like a lot a lot. So when it comes to cramming in a whole book in a matter of a day or two, audio books are a great way finish that task while also doing other day-to-day...

Traditional books offer a more enjoyable experience

Traditional books offer a more enjoyable experience

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Editor February 19, 2019

As an avid reader, nothing compares to reading books in print as opposed to listening to audiobooks. I try to read something for enjoyment before going to bed every night. It’s not always possible,...

Joseph Haggerty, UI freshman

Joseph Haggerty, UI freshman

February 14, 2019

“In the summer, I always used the IMU parking-ramp elevator to go from the IMU to my dorm. Now that it’s colder, I go through the Chemistry Building or Catlett. I prefer Catlett because the elevators...

Ashley Joseph, UI senior

Ashley Joseph, UI senior

February 14, 2019

“If I want to get to the Public Health Building, I cut through the alleyway between the Medical Labs and Bowen Science Building. [I] go straight into the Medical Education  & Research Facility,...

Lillian Poulsen, UI freshman

Lillian Poulsen, UI freshman

February 14, 2019

“Usually I ride the bus from the West Side, and if I get off at the communications stop, I will go through the engineering building to get to the top of the hill. Then, I go to Schaeffer from there....

Aviral Pandey, UI sophomore

Aviral Pandey, UI sophomore

February 14, 2019

“I just take the bus usually. I wait inside Tippie while waiting for the bus stop near the building. People [also] say there are sets of tunnels from Tippie to Pomerantz to Blank Honors Center to Daum...